Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday attended the grand opening ceremony of the 26th Arabian Gulf Cup as the chief guest along with the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Kuwait. The opening ceremony was held at the Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium in Kuwait City. The Prime Minister is on a two-day visit to the Gulf country, the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister in 43 years.
The External Affairs Ministry said Modi held informal discussions with Kuwait's leadership during the inauguration of the Arabian Gulf Cup.
Earlier, while addressing a large Indian community gathering at the 'Hala Modi' event in Kuwait, Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the role of the Indian diaspora in global development. Speaking at the Sheikh Saad Al-Abdullah Indoor Sports Complex, he said, “India has the potential to become the skills capital of the world.”
“Hundreds of Indians come to Kuwait every year. You have added an Indian touch to Kuwaiti society. You have filled the canvas of Kuwait with the colors of Indian ingenuity. You have combined the essence of India's talent, technology and tradition in Kuwait,” Modi said.
Modi praised the presence of Indians from different regions in the Gulf country and called it a 'mini Hindustan'.
The Prime Minister shared a photo with the Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah during the opening ceremony of the Arabian Gulf Cup.
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Kuwait is hosting the biennial Arabian Gulf Cup, which features eight teams including GCC countries, Iraq and Yemen. The hosts will take on Oman in the opening match of the tournament.
This football competition is one of the most prestigious sporting events in the region. Kuwait holds the record for the most wins among all participating nations.
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