PM Modi praises surge in 'Made in India' products in Kuwait

Prime Minister PM Narendra Modi during his twoday visit to Kuwait underscored the growing importance of trade and commerce in strengthening the bilateral ties between India and Kuwait news agency ANI reportedPM Modi visited Kuwait at the invitation of Sheikh Meshal AlAhmad AlJaber AlSabah the Emir of the State This marks the first visit by an Indian PM to Kuwait in 43 yearsIn an interview with Kuwait News Agency KUNA on Saturday he highlighted the significant rise in twoway trade emphasising their energy partnership and the increasing presence of Made in India products across various sectors in the Middle Eastern country ANI reportedTrade and commerce have been important pillars of our bilateral relationship Our bilateral trade has been on an upswing Our energy partnership adds a unique value to our bilateral trade PM Modi saidWe are happy to see Made in India products particularly in automobiles electrical and mechanical machinery and telecom segments making new inroads in Kuwait India today is manufacturing worldclass products at the most affordable cost Diversification to nonoil trade is key to achieving greater bilateral trade he addedAccording to ANI he also spoke about deepening the potential for collaboration in diverse fields such as health technology digital innovation and textilesPM Modi further said that India and Kuwait share a deep and historic bond and the relationship between both countries has always been one of warmth and friendship He noted that the crosscurrents of history and exchanges through ideas and commerce have brought the people of both nations closer together KUNA reportedWe have traded with each other since time immemorial The discoveries in Failaka Island speak of our shared past The Indian Rupee was a legal tender in Kuwait for over a century until 1961 This shows how closely our economies were integrated PM Modi told KUNAHe added Overall the bilateral ties are progressing well and if I could say scaling new heights I eagerly look forward to my talks with His Highness the Emir to elevate our ties in various areas including defence trade investment and energy The strong roots of our historical ties must be matched by the fruits of our 21stcentury partnership ndash dynamic robust and multifaceted There is a lot we have achieved together but the possibilities are limitless for our partnership I am sure this visit will give new wings to itEarlier on Sunday PM Modi received a rousing ceremonial welcome and a Guard of Honour in Kuwait during his state visit to the Gulf country He was accorded a ceremonial Guard of Honour at the Bayan Palace Kuwait with the Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Meshal AlAhmad AlJaber AlSabah also present during the ceremonyDetails of the meeting were shared by the Spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs on XA special welcome on a historic visit PM narendramodi arrives at the Bayan Palace in Kuwait to a ceremonial welcome and Guard of Honour Warmly received by HH Sheikh Ahmed Abdullah AlAhmed AlSabah PM of Kuwait Extensive talks with HH the Amir Crown Prince and PM of Kuwait lie ahead Randhir Jaiswal wroteOn Saturday PM Modi visited the Gulf Spic Labour Camp in Kuwait where he interacted with Indian workers and highlighted their contribution to the countrys developmentPM Modi spoke about the aspirations of Indian workers linking them to his vision for a Viksit Bharat 2047With ANI inputs