On India’s 79th Independence Day, Ambassador Dr. Adarsh Swaika extended warm greetings to all Indian nationals and persons of Indian origin residing in Kuwait and expressed deep appreciation to the Kuwaiti leadership and people for their continued support and friendship. arabtimes+1indembkwt.gov.in+14arabtimes+14arabtimes+14

He spotlighted India’s remarkable socio‑economic achievements, including its evolution into the 4th largest global economy, the success of the Make in India initiative, and its global reputation as the “Pharmacy of the World”, along with leadership in space, IT, startups, digital innovation, and defense manufacturing. arabtimes

Ambassador Swaika also emphasized India’s unwavering Zero Tolerance policy against terrorism, referencing the recent Operation Sindoor as an example of decisive action. Wikipedia+5arabtimes+5arabtimes+5

He recalled the landmark visit by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Kuwait in December 2024, during which he was honored with Kuwait’s highest distinction, the Order of Mubarak Al‑Kabeer, and the bilateral relationship was elevated to a Strategic Partnership. The following institutional frameworks and new agreements—seven fresh mechanisms in areas of mutual interest—are fueling growth in trade, investment, and collaboration. arabtimes+1

Lastly, Ambassador Swaika praised the strong people-to-people and cultural bonds, noting that the Indian community remains the largest expatriate group in Kuwait. He reaffirmed the Embassy’s dedication to their welfare and thanked Indian associations, professionals, cultural and media groups for their ongoing contributions to the bilateral ties. Wikipedia+7arabtimes+7arabti