Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing the Indian diaspora in Kuwait on Saturday, stated that India of the future would be the hub of global development as well as the growth engine of the world.
While speaking at the "Hala Modi" community event at Kuwait's Sheikh Saad Al-Abdullah Indoor Sports Complex, PM Modi highlighted India's rapid transformation in various fields, including technology, infrastructure, and sustainability.
"Today, India is the fifth-largest economy in the world. We lead the world in fintech and have the third-largest startup ecosystem globally. India is also the second-largest mobile manufacturing country in the world," PM Modi said.
"The India of the future will be the hub of the development of the world... it will be the growth engine of the world," he added.
He further stated that in the last decade, the length of the optical fibre laid by India was eight times the distance between the Moon and Earth.
Prime Minister Modi also highlighted India's startups, which can offer immense opportunities for collaboration with nations like Kuwait, particularly in sectors like fintech, healthcare, smart cities, and green technology.
He also noted India's potential to become the skill capital of the world and stated that the nation was also ready to meet the global skill demand.
"Indian startups can create cutting-edge solutions for every need of Kuwait, from fintech to healthcare, smart cities to green technology. India's skilled youth can also give new strength to Kuwait's future journey. India today has the potential to become the skill capital of the world.
Therefore, India has the capability to meet the skill demand of the world," PM Modi said.
Therefore, India has the capability to meet the skill demand of the world," PM Modi said.
Reflecting on the strong ties between India and Kuwait, PM Modi acknowledged the critical role played by the Indian diaspora in strengthening the relationship between the two nations. He also expressed gratitude to the Amir of Kuwait, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, for inviting him after 43 years, marking the first visit of an Indian Prime Minister to Kuwait in more than four decades.
"India-Kuwait relationship has been profoundly enriched by the Indian community, which plays a pivotal role in fostering the ties between the two nations," PM Modi said.
PM Modi further praised the hard work and achievements of the Indian community, noting that their contributions were widely recognised by both the Kuwaiti government and society. He also highlighted the Indian government's commitment to ensuring the welfare of Indian workers abroad, mentioning technology-driven initiatives such as the E-Migrate portal.
"Whenever I speak with the leadership of Kuwait, they praise the contributions of Indians working here. Kuwaiti citizens also hold a deep admiration for Indians because of your hard work, honesty, and skills. Today, India ranks first in the world for remittances. Much of this success can be attributed to dedicated individuals like you. Additionally, our fellow countrymen value and respect your contributions," PM Modi stated.