KUWAIT: The Embassy of India, Kuwait launched the 'Embassy Familiarization Visit Program' for Indian students in Kuwait on July 19, 2022, as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav-Celebrating 75 Years of India's Independence with a focus on imbibing the Spirit of India's Civilizational Ethos among the Indian students in Kuwait.

Ambassador of India to Kuwait Sibi George in his remarks spoke about the importance of the 75th anniversary of India's independence and connecting the Indian youth in Kuwait with their mother land's glorious history, freedom struggle and achievements. Ambassador highlighted that Embassy of India is a Home Away from Home for all Indians in Kuwait especially the Indian students who are forebearers of India's interests in Kuwait and are the connecting bridge between India and Kuwait.

During the event, a specially prepared video documentary was shown focusing on the working of the Embassy of India including functions of various wings - political, commercial, labor and consular wings and others, giving an overview of the services provided by Embassy in Kuwait. It also provided glimpses of the architectural beauty of the iconic sandstone building of Embassy of India, Kuwait. Indian Students got to know about the roles, responsibilities and duties of the Officers and Staff of the Embassy of India in Kuwait.

A presentation- 'Introduction to Indian Civil Services' was made by Young Indian Diplomats during the event, followed by an interactive Question/Answer session with students. Participants were shown around the Embassy including Ambassador's Office and the India House to bring to them the day to day working of the Embassy.

Indian students along with their parents also visited Indian Naval Ship-INS TEG as part of the Embassy Familiarization Visit and interacted with the Officers of the Indian Navy. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation of over 300 students (from different Indian Schools in Kuwait), parents and teachers. Embassy invites all the Indian students to be a part of this initiative. The date for the next visit to the Embassy will be announced shortly. Keep following Embassy's social media pages to know about the latest updates.