PM Modi accorded Guard of Honour at Kuwait’s Bayan Palace

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Kuwait City, Dec 22 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Sunday, received a ceremonial Guard of Honour at Bayan Palace, Kuwait, in the presence of Kuwaiti Prime Minister Mohammed Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah.

The occasion marked a significant moment in PM Modi’s two-day visit to the Gulf nation, the first by an Indian Prime Minister in 43 years.

PM Modi is set to hold separate high-level meetings with the Amir of Kuwait, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, and the Crown Prince of Kuwait.

Delegation-level talks with the Kuwaiti Prime Minister will follow, where the leaders will discuss various aspects of bilateral relations, including politics, trade, investment, energy, culture, and people-to-people ties while identifying steps to further strengthen these areas.

Prime Minister Modi arrived in Kuwait on Saturday afternoon, receiving a grand welcome upon his arrival. This visit, at the invitation of the Amir of Kuwait, is expected to elevate India’s already robust ties with Gulf nations to greater heights.

Soon after landing, PM Modi visited a labour camp in the Mina Abdullah area, where he interacted with a cross-section of Indian workers. He enquired about their well-being and highlighted several welfare schemes initiated by the Indian government over the past decade.

Later, the Prime Minister addressed a massive gathering of the Indian diaspora at the ‘Hala Modi’ event, held at the Sheikh Saad Al-Abdullah Indoor Sports Complex in Kuwait City. During his address, PM Modi lauded the contributions of the Indian community in Kuwait, acknowledging their pivotal role in strengthening India-Kuwait ties.

PM Modi extended an invitation to the Indian diaspora to attend upcoming global events such as Pravasi Bharatiya Divas and the Maha Kumbh, slated for next month. He underscored India’s emergence as a global development hub and a future growth engine for the world.

This landmark visit is poised to fortify India’s partnership with Kuwait, enhancing cooperation in political and economic sectors while reinforcing cultural and people-to-people ties.

The engagements during PM Modi’s visit are expected to build a solid foundation for a future-focused and mutually beneficial partnership between the two nations.

–IANS

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Commending Orban for his vision of development for Hungary and Europe, and assessment of geopolitical challenges, Radev said Bulgaria shares the conviction that Europe must prioritise the restoration of peace through diplomacy.

“Without peace, security and socio-economic sustainability are unattainable,” Radev said on Friday, urging European leaders to prioritise this goal.

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They also called for stronger collaboration between the businesses of the two countries. Radev reaffirmed Bulgaria’s commitment to being a reliable partner in energy, focusing on diversification and securing resource supplies for Central and Eastern Europe, Xinhua news agency reported.

PM Orban also noted Bulgaria’s assistance in enabling fuel deliveries to Hungary’s nuclear power plants, a cornerstone of Hungarian energy policy, which otherwise could not have been achieved due to regional instability.

The leaders also explored avenues to enhance bilateral economic cooperation, including joint ventures in the energy sector, defence, and infrastructure. PM Orban emphasised the potential for Hungarian investors in Bulgaria, particularly in renewable energy and strategic projects, and extended an open invitation for Bulgarian businesses to expand their footprint in Hungary. Both leaders also discussed the possibility of closer ties through the Green Energy Corridor initiative, with Bulgaria’s participation promising new opportunities for both nations in transitioning to sustainable energy solutions.

Orban underscored Bulgaria’s strategic role in securing gas supplies to Hungary amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. He called for revitalised cooperation and increased bilateral investments.

“Our goal is to develop strategic industries, not just in energy but across various sectors, by encouraging Hungarian investments in Bulgaria and Bulgarian investments in Hungary,” Orban said.

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Bhopal, Dec 24 (IANS) Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, who was on a visit to Madhya Pradesh on Monday, extended his greetings to CM Mohan Yadav on the completion of one year in office.

Addressing an event organised by the MP government on the occasion of the inauguration of the renovated historical Lakha Banjara Lake in the Sagar district of Bundelkhand region, Dhami said Mohan Yadav-led BJP government has laid a strong foundation for the development of Madhya Pradesh.

Dhami recalled his association with the Sagar since his childhood, saying that his late father served in the Mahar Regiment of the Indian Army. During that period, Dhami spent several formative years of his student life in Sagar.

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Uttarakhand CM further said that over the years, Madhya Pradesh and the Sagar region have achieved remarkable progress. He also recalled that the reconstruction works of Kedarnath Dham as well as the Mahakal Lok have been done under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi.

CM Mohan Yadav along with his counterpart and Uttarakhand CM Dhami inaugurated renovated Lakha Banjara Lake. Key features of the project include the construction of three water treatment plants around the lake, which spans over 400 acres. These facilities have successfully stopped the direct flow of sewage into the lake.

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The event was organised two days before Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Chhatapur to lay the foundation of the ambitious river interlinking project Ken-Betwa on the occasion of the 100th birth anniversary of former PM, Atal Bihari Vajpayee, on December 25.

“A new history of Bundelkhand’s progress will be written in the form of Ken-Betwa Link Project on December 25 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi,” Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said addressing the event on Monday.

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