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Odisha Day Celebrations at Embassy of India, Kuwait

Remarks by Amb.Sibi George at the

Odisha Day Celebrations at Embassy of India, Kuwait

May 25, 2022

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WhatsApp Image 2022 05 26 at 4.08.35 AM 11zonDistinguished Guests, Representatives from Media, Ladies and Gentlemen, Good Evening,

Welcome to all to the Embassy.

I begin by thanking HH Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jabar Al-Sabah, Amir of the State of Kuwait, HH Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jabar Al-Sabah, Crown Prince of the State of Kuwait for hosting the large Indian community in Kuwait.

Dear Friends,

I am so delighted to attend the Odisha Day celebrations that we organize today as part of our State Facilitation Program. In the last two years, despite the many challenges posed by the devastating Covid 19 pandemic, we have been celebrating India in Kuwait with at least one major event being held every week, and at least one online display every day on our social media platforms. The various platforms that we created such as Indian Business Network (IBN), Indian Cultural Network (ICN), Indian Professional Network (IPN) and Indian Readers Network (IRN) are all taking steady steps aimed at showcasing Indian culture, tourism, heritage, also deepening our economic engagement and highlighting our scientific achievements. Since last year, we have held multiple events under the banner Aatmanirbhar Bharat i.e. Self-Reliant India and conducted various State Facilitation events focusing on different states of India. 

WhatsApp Image 2022 05 26 at 4.08.33 AM 11zonI am happy that most of the Indian associations and groups in Kuwait wholeheartedly participate in these events and also organized their own events. These all have contributed immensely in promoting India in Kuwait, building our relationship with this friendly country and also in maintaining the momentum in our efforts to support an Aatmanirbhar Bharat. Our 3 Ts program, to enhance our engagement in Trade, Technology and Tourism is yielding positive results.

Today we are here to celebrate Odisha, a great State of India that needs no introduction.  It is India’s best kept secret which is like a hidden gem for all visitors to India. It is a gifted serene landscape with uncrowded and unspoilt beaches. It’s a land steeped in history and mythology with its many ancient temples, tribal cultures, and abundance of natural beauty.

I had the opportunity to visit Bhubaneswar, the capital city of Odisha, a green and clean city with rich cultural life. I am told that it is one of the major cities that enables an authentic overview of the stages of development of temple architecture, where temple building activities of unique Odishan style existed and flourished over a few thousand years.

Dear Friends,

WhatsApp Image 2022 05 26 at 4.08.37 AM1 11zonOdisha is also one of the fastest growing Sates of India with its economy registering a sharp recovery in 2021-22 with a growth rate of 10.1%. Odisha’s industries are based mainly on its natural resources which is more than 35% of country’s natural resources. The state has significant reserves of iron ore, bauxite, nickel, coal, etc. which makes it an attractive destination for mineral-based industries. In 2020-21, over 47% of mineral production in India was from the State of Odisha. Today, the State is on the cusp of an information and communication technology revolution. I see a great opportunity for our Kuwaiti business to deepen their engagement with Odisha. I invite our Kuwaiti business partners to explore Odisha and also include it in their tourism itinerary. Odisha indeed is a very good destination for our 3 Ts engagement, Trade, Technology and Tourism.

I am happy to welcome today the vibrant members of the Indian community who are here in Kuwait from the State of Odisha. I thank the members of the community who have put together a cultural evening for us today. I congratulate the artists who are performing for us today. I congratulate the winners of various competitions who are felicitated today in this function. I thank the Kuwait Odisha Association for their initiative in celebrating the Odisha day. Once again Greetings of Odisha Day to all.

Thank you and good evening.

Embassy Open House at BLS Passport Outsourcing Center

 

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Glimpses of Embassy Open House at BLS Passport Outsourcing Center, Kuwait City today (May 25). Next Open House is at BLS Passport Outsourcing Center at Jleeb Al Shuyouk (Abbasiya) on Wednesday, June 1 at 11 AM. All Indian Nationals in Kuwait are invited to attend.

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Indian Ambassador met Assistant Foreign Minister for Consulate Affairs, Kuwait

Indian Ambassador met Assistant Foreign Minister for Consulate Affairs, Kuwait

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Ambassador met Assistant Foreign Minister for Protocol Affairs

 

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Ambassador met H.E. Ambassador Dhari Ajran Al-Ajran, Assistant Foreign Minister for Protocol Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, State of Kuwait (May 12) and discussed ways of furthering India- Kuwait bilateral cooperation.

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Ambassador met Acting DG of Kuwait Institute of Scientific Research

 

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Ambassador met H.E. Dr. Mane Mohammad Al-Sudairawi, Acting DG of Kuwait Institute of Scientific Research (KISR) on May 9, 2022, and discussed, inter alia, ways of strengthening bilateral cooperation in the Science & Technology domain, especially in new age technologies, AI and R&D.

 

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Ambassador met Assistant Foreign Minister for Asia Affairs

 

  

Ambassador met H.E. Amb. Waleed Ali Al-Khubaizi, Assistant Foreign Minister for Asia Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kuwait (April 25). They reviewed all aspects of bilateral relations and discussed diaspora issues, regional developments, and matters of mutual interest.

 

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Ambassador met Assistant Foreign Minister for Legal Affairs

 

  

Ambassador met H.E. Amb. Ghanim Saqer Al-Ghanim, Assistant Foreign Minister for Legal Affairs, Kuwait(April 25) & discussed bilateral ties, enhancement of the bilateral institutional cooperation, progress on various MoUs under discussion, implementation of MoUs signed & other matters of mutual interest.

 

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Ambassador met H.E. Mr. Ali M. Aldukhan, Chairman, Kuwait Airways Corporation (March 30)

Ambassador met H.E. Mr. Ali M. Aldukhan, Chairman, Kuwait Airways Corporation (March 30)

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Ambassador met H.E. Mr. Ali M. Aldukhan, Chairman, Kuwait Airways Corporation (March 30). Discussions on bilateral ties, enhancing bilateral cooperation in the civil aviation sector, diaspora related matters, and other issues of mutual interest were held.

Ambassador called-on H.E Mrs. Dr. Rana Abd Allah Abd Al-Rahman Al-Faris, Minister of State for Municipal Affairs and Communications & Information Technology Affairs

Ambassador called-on H.E Mrs. Dr. Rana Abd Allah Abd Al-Rahman Al-Faris, Minister of State for Municipal Affairs and Communications & Information Technology Affairs

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Ambassador called-on H.E Mrs. Dr. Rana Abd Allah Abd Al-Rahman Al-Faris, Minister of State for Municipal Affairs and Communications & Information Technology Affairs (March 28);& discussed, inter-alia, cooperation in Information Technology & telecom sectors and diaspora matters.

Ambassador called-on H.E. Mr. Fahad Mutlaq Nassar Al-Shore'aan, Minister of Commerce and Industry (March 28)

Ambassador called-on H.E. Mr. Fahad Mutlaq Nassar Al-Shore'aan, Minister of Commerce and Industry (March 28)

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Ambassador called-on H.E. Mr. Fahad Mutlaq Nassar Al-Shore'aan, Minister of Commerce and Industry (March 28);& discussed, inter-alia, bilateral relations, ways of further enhancing bilateral trade & investments, ongoing discussions on India- GCC FTA & matters of mutual interest.

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Ambassador met Foreign Minister, Development & Intl. Cooperation Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

 

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Ambassador met H.E. Mr. Hamad Sulaiman Al-Mashan, Assistant Foreign Minister, Development & Intl. Cooperation Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kuwait (March 23) & discussed bilateral ties & ways of further strengthening them, counterterrorism cooperation, and other matters of mutual interest.

 

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Ambassador met Assistant Foreign Minister for Consulate Affairs

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Ambassador met H.E. Mr. Misha'al Ibrahim Al Modhaf, Assistant Foreign Minister for Consulate Affairs (March 24) & discussed, inter-alia, recruitment of Indian workers, MoU on Domestic Workers and other diaspora matters.

 

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Ambassador met Assistant Foreign Minister

 

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Ambassador met H.E. Amb. Waleed Ali Al-Khubaizi, Assistant Foreign Minister, Asia Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kuwait (March 13).

They reviewed all issues of bilateral relations, including diaspora issues, regional developments, and matters of mutual interest.

 

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Ambassador called on H.E Nasser S. B. Alsabeeh Assistant Foreign Minister for Saud N. Alsabah Kuwait Diplomatic Institute, State of Kuwait on March 8

Ambassador called on H.E Nasser S. B. Alsabeeh Assistant Foreign Minister for Saud N. Alsabah Kuwait Diplomatic Institute, State of Kuwait on March 8

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Ambassador called on H.E Nasser S. B. Alsabeeh Assistant Foreign Minister for Saud N. Alsabah Kuwait Diplomatic Institute, State of Kuwait on March 8 and held discussions on bilateral cooperation incl. in the field of Diplomatic training.

Ambassador met H.E. Mr. Abdulaziz Al-Jarallah, Assistant Foreign Minister for International Organizations, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kuwait (March 7)

Ambassador met H.E. Mr. Abdulaziz Al-Jarallah, Assistant Foreign Minister for International Organizations, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kuwait (March 7)

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Ambassador met H.E. Mr. Abdulaziz Al-Jarallah, Assistant Foreign Minister for International Organizations, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kuwait (March 7) and discussed bilateral relations, developments in the region, cooperation at multilateral fora and other issues of mutual interest.

Remarks of Ambassador at the Concluding Ceremony of “Namaste Kuwait"

Remarks of Ambassador at the Concluding Ceremony of “Namaste Kuwait, February 28, 2022

Esteemed Guests; My friends from media, Children, Ladies and Gentlemen,

WhatsApp Image 2022 03 01 at 4.21.31 AM 3333A very Good Evening to all of you. Welcome to the concluding day of Namaste Kuwait: India-Kuwait Cultural Festival that we celebrated to mark the National Day of State of Kuwait and to coincide with the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav that we celebrate this year.

At the outset, I would like to thank His Highness Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Amir of the State of Kuwait and His Highness Sheikh Mishaal Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Crown Prince, for hosting the large Indian community in Kuwait. Once again, I wish the leadership, the government and the people of Kuwait greetings of the National Day and Liberation Day of Kuwait.

Dear Friends,

We had a very eventful week in Kuwait. We have seen a lot of Indians joining hands with our Kuwaiti friends to celebrate the week long National Day celebrations. In the Embassy, we brought alive the cultural heritage of India through music, dance, yoga and movies. These celebrations received so much coverage in social media and electronic media in Kuwait which highlighted the deep cultural engagement between our two countries. Over the years, our large Indian community in Kuwait has become an integral part of the economic and cultural fabric of Kuwait and this is a partnership that continues to grow with every passing day.

Dear Friends,

Through this weeklong celebration here in Kuwait, we have demonstrated again to our Kuwaiti friends the beauty of India, a land of continuous civilization, a land of rich and varied cultural heritage and a land of serene beauty. I am happy to see more Kuwaiti friends travelling to India for tourism and business.

The world look at India today as a land of billion opportunities. We will soon overtake China as the most populous country in the world. In India, we speak different languages, we worship different gods, we eat different foods, we wear different clothes, but there that feeling of oneness and that common consciousness that keeps us together, that make us all proud of our nation India.

WhatsApp Image 2022 03 01 at 4.21.33 AM 1 3333Dear Friends,

I would like to repeat it again and again. We are a land governed by a constitution, a constitution which establishes a sovereign, socialist, secular, democratic, republic. A constitution which guarantees justice – social economic and political; liberty of thought expression, belief, faith and worship; equality of status and of opportunity, fraternity assuring the dignity of the individual and the unity and integrity of the nation. A vibrant democracy where elections are held where people have genuine right to elect their governments; an independent judiciary and a vibrant media.

Every day it is the constitution of India that gets celebrated when a democratic election takes place in some part of India. Every day it is the constitution of India and our civilizational ethos that get celebrated when we conduct our day to day life in an orderly manner. Every day it is the constitution of India that gets celebrated when we conduct our examinations all across the country to select people on the basis of merit. This is again the beauty of India, which makes us all proud.

We need to educate the world about it. We need to educate our own children about it. I am happy to announce that we are launching the familiarization visit of our school children to our Embassy starting next month. Everyday twenty thirty school children will visit our embassy and undertake a familiarization visit and interact with our officers and learn more about the working of the embassy. Indian Embassy is not just the passport or attestation office of India, it is much more than that. I look forward to welcoming our children and their parents to Embassy.

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In India, we have so much to celebrate. India is a land of festivals. We have so many heroes whom we remember and pay homage to, almost every day. Today we are celebrating National Science Day. We remember and pay homage to Sir C.V. Raman, renowned scientist, we remember discovery of Raman Effect, a discovery that won him Nobel Prize in 1930. In his message today, Hon’ble Prime Minister said, I quote: “National Science Day greetings to all scientists and science enthusiasts. Let us reaffirm our commitment towards fulfilling our collective scientific responsibility and leveraging the power of science for human progress.” Unquote. On this occasion of National Science Day, I congratulate our many scientists who work in Kuwait. We have many renowned scientists working in KISR and in Kuwait University and in many other institutes and agencies here. I remember them, I thank them for their contributions in building our relationship.

Dear Friends,

When I look back to 2021, I am happy that despite the challenges of COVID 19 pandemic we had an excellent year in our bilateral relations and also in our engagement with our Kuwaiti friends and our Indian community. We celebrated the 60th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations in a befitting manner. Azadi ka Amrut Mahotsav was celebrated in Kuwait by almost all the Indian Associations in Kuwait. I recall the Indian tricolor flying on Kuwait Towers for the first time in the history of those towers, not once but twice. It’s a fact that no day went without celebrating India in Kuwait.

At the same time, we made it a point that those Indians who need our support always get it. Together we were able to fight the Covid 19 pandemic challenges. Better consular service and welfare of our community is always our priority and it will always remain our priority.

Dear Friends,

When we meet today at the concluding ceremony of Namaste Kuwait, I would like to thank all the Indian Community Associations, Community members and all the many Indian artists and children who have joined hands in this effort to showcase Indian culture and heritage.

We have a forward-looking action plan set to deepen our engagement with Kuwait for 2022. We will have an exciting year with more political, economic and cultural engagement. In invite you all to be partners in our endeavor to celebrate India in Kuwait and further strengthen our long-standing dynamic partnership.

Thank You and Good evening.

 
  
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