Ram Vilas Paswan visit gives fresh impetus to Indo-Kuwait ties
Kuwait Jan 17: The recent visit of Indian Union Minister for Steel, Mines,
Chemical and Fertiliser Ram Vilas Paswan has paved a way for a fresh impetus to
the long existing relations between India and Kuwait which is now set to go on
a higher level. The Minister had visited Kuwait on a private visit following
an invitation from the Indian Citizens Committee.
" I am happy to see the respect and love Indians enjoy in Kuwait but more
important is the way influential Kuwaiti people remember their long association
with India. I was told by ICC Chairman H S Vedi that Indian rupee used to be
currency here till 1961"
What has impressed me most is the way the Kuwaiti brothers still remember the
old days when they used to travel to India by dhow and how they enjoyed good
relations at that time. " Many of the people even said they were born in India
as their father worked there".
The Minister said that such deep love and affection that Kuwait had for India
could be utilised for a larger interaction and engagement.
During his meeting with Petrochemical Industries Company chairperson Mrs.
Mahamulla Husain, the Minister said that India was looking both for investment
within the country and also enters into any joint venture alliance which could
be beneficial for both the countries. "We have a huge demand for Fertiliser
and Kuwait with its rich source in gas could play a big role". The Minister was
accompanied by the ICC Chairman H S Vedi.
Mr Paswan and the accompanying delegation were taken on tour of the complex
and he was deeply impressed with the modernization and technological up
gradation at the plant. "I am sure there are various avenues where India and
Kuwait could work together in petrochemical area" the minister told PIC
Chairperson Mahamulla Husain.
"We are setting up a huge Petrochemical Investment hub in India and Kuwait
can play a vital role" he said.
During his meeting with Mr. Ali Thunyan Al Ghanim, Chairman Kuwait Chamber of
Commerce, the Minister said that ever since globalization and economic
liberalisation in India, the areas of cooperation has increased manifold. "I
assure support from the government whatever project you want to bring in India.
Indian can also invest in Kuwait". The chairman Mr. Al Ghanim suggested that
India submitted few proposals for easy finalization of investment in India.
The Minister also met Kuwait Industries Union Chairman Mr Kharafi who also
hosted a lunch in his honour." I see the foundation of ties between India and
Kuwait is not only old but very strong. And this could be explored for further
expansion" Mr Paswan said in his brief welcome dress at the Lunch.
"India is not attracting international giants and this is the time we must
come together" he said at the meeting.
Mr Kharafi remembered how Kuwaiti in olden days used to travel to India and
many has long association afresh in their mind. "I agree we must look forward
for further expansion of our ties".
During his three day visit the minister attended a lunch hosted by Mughal
Mahal at Hawally, which reflects the true Indian ambience, Mr. Paswan, Madam
Paswan and the delegation took a tour at the imposing Kuwaiti towers as their
guest of honour. Mr. Saad Al Saad chairman and Mr. Naser Marri of Al Noor
Financial and Investment company and part owners of the Avenues were gracious
enough to invite the minister, madam and the delegation for tour of Avenues and
grand lunch hosted in their honour.
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