Prime Minister Narendra Modi has landed within the United Arab Emirates on a two-day go to — his seventh to the Gulf nation. He held discussions with President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, taking ahead the continued strategic partnership.
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Upon his arrival, PM Modi was accorded the Guard of Honour and he was welcomed by President of UAE Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan with a hug.
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Moreover bilateral talks, PM Modi may even handle world leaders on the World Authorities Summit in Dubai on February 14 on the invitation of the UAE Vice President.
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PM Modi will inaugurate the enduring BAPS Hindu Mandir — the primary Hindu temple within the UAE — and handle expat Indians at a neighborhood programme in Abu Dhabi.
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The long-lasting BAPS Hindu Mandir is constructed over 27 acres — a part of a 13.5-acre tract donated by the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and deputy supreme commander of the UAE Armed Forces, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, in 2015.
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Earlier than leaving, PM Modi shared a put up on ‘X’, previously Twitter, highlighting the frequency of his visits signifies “the precedence we connect to sturdy India-UAE friendship”. “I’m keen to fulfill my brother, HH @MohamedBinZayed,” his put up learn.
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During the last 9 years, India’s cooperation with the UAE has deepened in sectors like commerce, defence, meals and vitality safety and training.
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Throughout PM Modi’s final go to to Abu Dhabi final 12 months, a number of MOUs had been signed, masking numerous areas together with native foreign money settlement, cost and messaging methods, renewable vitality, and progressive healthcare.
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The 2 nations are amongst one another’s high buying and selling companions, with a bilateral commerce of about $85 billion in 2022-23, official information exhibits.
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The UAE was additionally among the many high 4 traders in India by way of international direct investments in 2022-23.
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From UAE, PM Modi will go to Qatar, the place he would keep until February 15. “I sit up for assembly HH Sheikh @TamimBinHamad , beneath whose management Qatar is witnessing immense development,” he additionally posted on social media.
