PM Narendra Modi is in UAE for a day
New Delhi:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in the UAE today after concluding his two-day visit to France where he held wide-ranging talks with French President Emmanuel Macron. He was conferred with the country’s highest civilian and military honour, the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour.
Energy, food security, and defence could very well be the focus areas during PM Modi’s day-long visit and the two strategic partners will review the progress after they inked a landmark trade agreement.
PM Modi held talks with Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE and Ruler of Abu Dhabi.
The Indian expatriate community is the largest ethnic community in UAE constituting roughly 30 percent of the country’s population.
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Burj Khalifa lit up in colours of Indian flag, welcomes PM Modi with light show
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a dazzling welcome in United Arab Emirates (UAE) as the iconic Burj Khalifa was lit up with the colours of the Indian nation flag.
As a part of the light-and-sound show at the Burj on Friday, setting the stage for PM Modi’s arrival to the Gulf nation on an official visit, the skyscraper also showcased his picture, followed by a text that read, “Welcome Honorable Prime Minister Narendra Modi.”
A leaping skyscraper in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Burj Khalifa is one of the top attractions to visit in the city.
All About India-UAE Ties
India and the UAE are engaged across various sectors such as trade, investments, energy, food security, science and technology, education, fintech, defence, security, and robust people-to-people ties.
The Indian expatriate community is the largest ethnic community in UAE constituting roughly 30 per cent of the country’s population. The number of resident Indian Nationals was estimated to be 3.5 million in 2021 as per the UAE records
PM To Land In Abu Dhabi Shortly
Energy, food security, and defence could very well be the focus areas during PM Modi’s day-long visit during which the two strategic partners will review the progress after they inked a landmark trade agreement.
“See France As A Natural Partner In Our Progress”: PM Modi
France is a natural partner in India’s progress, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday, after expansive discussions with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Elysee Palace, praising the host country for a grand reception.
Deepening ties between the two countries, the talks were part of PM Modi’s visit to France and covered a vast range of topics including long-term visas, university partnerships, and the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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