KUWAIT: Braving hot and humid weather, Indian nationals gathered at the Indian Embassy premises on Tuesday in large numbers to celebrate the country’s the 77th Independence Day. The official celebration commenced at 8 am with Indian Ambassador Dr Adarsh Swaika paying floral tribute to the statue of Mahatma Gandhi. The ambassador hoisted the national flag which was followed by singing of the Indian national anthem.

The ambassador read out Indian President Droupadi Murmu’s message to the nation on the occasion of Independence Day. In his address to the Indian nationals, the ambassador thanked the leadership and the government of the friendly State of Kuwait for the continued support in further deepening and strengthening India-Kuwait bilateral relations and for taking special care of the Indian community in Kuwait.

Ambassador Dr Swaika paying floral tributes to the statue of Mahatma Gandhi.
Ambassador Dr Swaika paying floral tributes to the statue of Mahatma Gandhi.
Indian nationals attend the celebrations at the Indian Embassy.
Indian nationals attend the celebrations at the Indian Embassy.
KUWAIT: Indian Ambassador Dr Adarsh Swaika addresses the gathering during the Indian Independence Day celebration at the Indian Embassy on Tuesday.
KUWAIT: Indian Ambassador Dr Adarsh Swaika addresses the gathering during the Indian Independence Day celebration at the Indian Embassy on Tuesday.

The ambassador also 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 underlined 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 Indians in Kuwait.