Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to Kuwait is historic, marking the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister in 43 years, since Indira Gandhi in 1981.

During this visit, Kuwaiti authors unveiled their Arabic translations of the ancient Indian epics, the Ramayana and Mahabharata.

Modi met with translators Abdulla Al Baroun and Abdul Lateef Al Nesef, signing the books and highlighting their cultural significance.

The translation project took two years to complete, with Al Baroun responsible for the translation and Al Nesef overseeing the publication of the Arabic editions.

The translator emphasized that this endeavor provided valuable insights into Indian culture.

The Indian community in Kuwait is substantial, comprising 21% of the total population, which is approximately 1 million, and 30% of the workforce, totaling about 900,000, according to the Indian Embassy.