Sat Dec 21 15:48:30 UTC 2024: ## PM Modi’s Historic Kuwait Visit Ushers in New Chapter in Bilateral Ties
**Kuwait City, Kuwait –** Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Kuwait on a landmark visit, marking the first by an Indian Prime Minister in 43 years. The visit, at the invitation of Emir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, is expected to significantly strengthen bilateral relations between India and Kuwait. PM Modi will also address the sizable Indian diaspora, a crucial component of Kuwait’s economy.
Indians play a vital role in Kuwait’s economy, particularly in the healthcare and oil sectors. A large number of Indian doctors and nurses work in Kuwaiti hospitals, their contributions deemed essential to the functioning of the healthcare system. A 2012 agreement between the two countries further solidified cooperation in the health sector. The majority of Indians in Kuwait hail from Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Tamil Nadu, with many employed as medical professionals.
Unskilled workers earn approximately 100 Kuwaiti dinars per month, while semi-skilled and skilled workers earn between 100-170 and 120-200 dinars respectively. Remittances from Indian workers in Kuwait are substantial, with estimates reaching $6.3 billion annually. Bilateral trade between India and Kuwait reached $10.47 billion in the 2023-2024 financial year. This visit signifies a new era of cooperation and underscores the deep-rooted ties between the two nations.
**(Note: The unrelated section about Priyanka Gandhi’s legal challenge has been omitted from this news article as it is not pertinent to PM Modi’s Kuwait visit.)**
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