Indians in Kuwait celebrated 76th Independence Day

In his address, Ambassador thanked the leadership and Government of the friendly State of Kuwait for the continued support in further deepening and strengthening of India-Kuwait bilateral relations

Kuwait: The Indian Embassy in Kuwait celebrated Indians 76th Independence Day with colorful functions. Following the COVID-19 health and safety guidelines, the function was mostly held as a virtual event and the public attend the function online through Embassy social media.

The official programme started from 8:00 am at the Embassy premises by paying floral tribute to the statue of Mahatma Gandhi followed by the unfurling of the National Tricolor flag and singing of the Indian National Anthem. Ambassador HE Shri Sibi George read out the Hon’ble President of India’s message to the nation.

In his address, Ambassador thanked the leadership and Government of the friendly State of Kuwait for the continued support in further deepening and strengthening of India-Kuwait bilateral relations and for taking special care of the Indian Community in Kuwait.

Moreover, in his address to the Indian Community, Ambassador highlighted the efforts of the Embassy to work along with the community in promoting India-Kuwait relations and addressing the issues of concern to the Community. He reiterated the invitation to the Community in Kuwait to join hands with the embassy to celebrate ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’. He highlighted the efforts undertaken by the Embassy on various fronts, including promotion of trade, investment, culture, and tourism, expansion and deepening of institutional cooperation in different domains, and various measures to ensure the welfare of the Indian Community in Kuwait.

The members of the Kuwait Chamber Chorale presented patriotic songs to mark the celebration. Winners of ‘AKAM’ Quiz winners were felicitated on this occasion.