Namo meets writers who translated Mahabharata, Ramayana in Arabic
Prime Minister Narendra Modi began his historic visit to Kuwait by meeting two writers who translated and published the ancient Indian epics, 'Ramayana' and 'Mahabharata', in Arabic.
Modi was seen greeting Abdulla Al Baroun, who translated the Ramayana and Mahabharata, and Abdul Lateef Al Nesef, who published the Arabic versions, after landing in Kuwait.
The Prime Minister also signed copies of the Arabic versions of the two epics. PM Modi had also mentioned the efforts of the duo in a recent edition of his monthly broadcast show "Mann Ki Baat".
"I am very happy, it is an honour for me. PM Modi is very happy about this. These books are very important. He (Prime Minister Modi) signed both the books," said Lateef Al Nesef, the publisher.
Al Nesef said the Prime Minister asked him how many years it took for the translation, to which he replied that it took two years and eight months.
On his 'Mann Ki Baat' radio show via Akashvani (All India Radio), PM Modi mentioned that the Kuwaiti duo had translated over 30 books and epics into Arabic from across the world.
Modi is also the first Indian Prime Minister to visit the Gulf country in 43 years.
He met Mangal Sain Handa, a 101-year-old retired Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer living in Kuwait. The interaction happened after Handa's granddaughter, Shreya Juneja, requested PM Modi to meet the ex-IFS officer during his visit.
"Humble request to PM Modi to meet my 101-year-old nanaji, ex-IFS officer, in Kuwait during the interaction with the Indian diaspora. Nana is a great admirer of yours," Juneja had tweeted, tagging the Prime Minister.
Modi, who is on a two-day historic visit to Kuwait said India and Kuwait share multifaceted ties rooted in history, culture, and mutual respect.
The prime minister, on Sunday, took X sharing highlights from his interview with the Kuwait News Agency and wrote, “India and Kuwait share multifaceted ties rooted in history, culture and mutual respect. Our strong relations extend across energy, trade and investments. We also have a vibrant Indian diaspora strengthening the friendship further. I highlighted this, and a wide range of other issues in this interview with KUNA."
During his interview with Kuwait News Agency (KUNA), Modi voiced willingness to help efforts that could lead to an early restoration of peace in Gaza and Ukraine, asserting solutions to such conflicts cannot be found in the battlefield.
He emphasised the importance of sincere and practical engagement between the stakeholders for bridging differences and achieving negotiated settlements.
Modi also reiterated India’s support for a negotiated two-state solution towards the establishment of a sovereign, independent and viable state of Palestine within secure and recognised borders, according to the interview.
With Kuwait standing as India’s sixth largest crude supplier and fourth largest LPG supplier, Modi said the scope for further collaboration is immense as his country emerges as the third biggest global energy, oil and LPG consumer. Kuwait holds around 6.5 per cent of global oil reserves, he said.
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