India at 80: A Journey of Transformation, Partnership and Global Responsibility
Message from Indian ambassador H E Paramita Tripati
On the joyous occasion of India’s 80th Independence Day on 15 August 2026, I extend warm greetings to all members of the Indian community and friends of India in Kuwait.
As India celebrates eight decades of independence, we do so with immense pride in our nation’s remarkable journey and confidence in the opportunities ahead. India after 80 years of independence, stands transformed, economically stronger, technologically more capable, socially more confident and increasingly consequential on the global stage.
India is the fastest-growing major economy, with growth of 7.4 per cent in 2025–26. Yet India’s story is not simply one of numbers or economic growth. It is a story of a billion-plus aspirations being transformed into opportunity.
The Vision of Viksit Bharat 2047
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has articulated this national aspiration through the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, envisaging an India that is developed, prosperous, inclusive, technologically advanced and sustainable.
The transformation is visible across India, from modern infrastructure and manufacturing to a thriving digital economy and global services sector. Highways and expressways are shrinking distances; new airports and metro systems are changing the way people travel; ports and dedicated freight corridors are strengthening connectivity and logistics.
India has become a major manufacturing centre for automobiles, pharmaceuticals, electronics and mobile phones, while its services sector, start-ups and technology companies are increasingly serving global markets.
The digital transformation has been particularly profound. Digital payments, financial inclusion and online public services have brought technology into the daily lives of Indians. From a small merchant accepting a digital payment to a rural citizen accessing government services online, India’s digital public infrastructure demonstrates how technology can be an instrument of inclusion.
India’s progress is equally visible in renewable energy and space technology. Solar and wind capacity has expanded rapidly, while India’s space programme has demonstrated that sophisticated scientific capability can be combined with cost-effective innovation.
India: A Trusted Partner
India’s transformation also carries an international responsibility. Guided by the principle of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ (the world is one family), India believes that its rise must contribute to a more peaceful, stable and prosperous world. India has emerged as a Global First Responder, demonstrating its commitment to humanitarian assistance, disaster relief and emergency response across borders.
India has consistently advocated dialogue, diplomacy, and peaceful resolution of disputes, while upholding the principles of sovereignty, territorial integrity and respect for international law. India has stood firmly with Kuwait as a trusted partner and friend, expressing steadfast solidarity with Kuwait during the ongoing conflict.
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, through regular phone calls with H.H. the Amir and H.H. the Crown Prince, has consistently reaffirmed support for Kuwait’s sovereignty, security and territorial integrity. The visit of External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar to Kuwait on 8 July 2026 was an expression of this solidarity towards Kuwait.
India has remained a reliable partner of Kuwait by establishing a food corridor and ensuring the supply of fresh produce and essential food commodities during the ongoing conflict.
India and Kuwait: From Historic Bonds to Strategic Partnership
As India celebrates its 80th Independence Day, India–Kuwait bilateral ties relations also mark 65 years of diplomatic ties, a partnership rooted in centuries-old bonds of civilisation, maritime links, trade and people-to-people connections.
As Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi noted during his historic visit to Kuwait in December 2024, “The relationship between India and Kuwait is one of civilisations, seas and commerce.” His visit, the first by an Indian Prime Minister to Kuwait in 43 years, marked a landmark moment, with the two countries elevating their relationship to a Strategic Partnership.
As our multi-faceted Strategic Partnership continues to grow, India and Kuwait look ahead to a more diversified, dynamic and future-ready partnership, expanding cooperation across trade, investment, technology, connectivity, innovation and new frontiers of growth.
The Indian Communit in Kuwait: A Living Bridge
The one million-strong Indian community in Kuwait is another defining pillar of our relationship. Indians have contributed to Kuwait’s development in virtually every sector, from construction, engineering and healthcare to education, finance, information technology and entrepreneurship. The Indian community in Kuwait is an integral part of Kuwait’s social and economic fabric, and is a living bridge that brings our two countries closer.
India’s Role in a Changing Multilateral Order
India and Kuwait share a strong commitment to maritime security, international law and secure sea lanes, including the Strait of Hormuz. India’s support for United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea and co-sponsorship of United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Resolution 2817 (2026) reflect this commitment. For both countries, the Strait is vital to energy security, trade, connectivity and global prosperity.
This aligns with India’s vision of MAHASAGAR (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions), placing maritime security at the heart of shared growth and prosperity.
As India has presented its candidature for the United Nations Security Council for the 2028–29 term guided by SHANTI (Securing Holistic Advancement through Norms, Trust and Integrity), it remains committed to strengthening dialogue, international law, multilateralism and the voice of the Global South.
India: A Partner for the Global Good
The India of 2026 is confident of its capabilities but conscious of its responsibilities, with a vision for the greater good of the world. That vision has particular meaning in our relationship with Kuwait.
As our two countries enter a new phase of Strategic Partnership, there is immense scope to create new opportunities in trade and investment, energy transition, technology, defence, food security, education, healthcare and human resource development.
On India’s 80th Independence Day, we celebrate eight decades of India’s journey and look ahead to a future of peace, security, connectivity and shared prosperity with Kuwait, our valued friend and strategic partner.
May India–Kuwait friendship continues to flourish.
Jai Hind!
