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Last year, we signed Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) historic agreement within three months which would not have been possible without your cooperation and commitment, says PM Modi

India and United Arab Emirates agree to start trade settlement in local currencies: PM Modi.

"The respect you gave me, there is no other proof of affinity than this like a brother meeting his brother," says PM Modi as he meets UAE President in Abu Dhabi.

"Our bilateral trade has risen by 20 per cent. We have achieved $85 billion of trade and soon we will achieve the target of $100 billion," says PM Modi in Abu Dhabi.

India views you as true friend, Prime Minister Narendra Modi tells UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan

PM Narendra Modi meets UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, in Abu Dhabi.

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PM Modi holds bilateral talks with UAE President

PM Modi accorded ceremonial welcome in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

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"Had a very productive meeting with Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, the President-designate of COP28 UAE."

"Our discussions focused on ways to further sustainable development. Highlighted India’s contribution in this direction, in particular our emphasis on Mission LiFE," said PM Modi.

PM Modi with Dr Sultan Al Jaber

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PM Narendra Modi held a productive meeting with Dr Sultan Al Jaber, President-designate of COP 28 UAE and Group CEO of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company.

Dr Jaber briefed PM on the forthcoming COP-28. PM assured India's full support for UAE’s COP-28 presidency.

Dubai's Burj Khalifa lit up in Indian tricolour, welcomes PM Modi with dazzling light show

PM Modi in UAE, meets President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan

"Grateful to Crown Prince HH Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan for welcoming me at the airport today," says PM Modi

PM Narendra Modi in UAE on an official bilateral visit, meets Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Khaled bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan

PM Modi meets with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed.

PM Modi greeted by dignitaries as he lands in Abu Dhabi.

PM Modi arrives in Abu Dhabi, UAE on an official visit

PM Modi will hold meeting with President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on key bilateral issues.

Modi's trip to Abu Dhabi will mark the completion of the triad after a substantive engagement with the leadership of France.

India and France on Friday said they were exploring possibilities for co-development and co-production of key military platforms, including for the benefit of friendly countries, as they unveiled a 25-year roadmap to deepen their strategic partnership.

Day-long visit

Energy, food security, and defence could very well be the focus areas when Modi touches down in Abu Dhabi for the day-long visit during which the two strategic partners will review the progress after they inked a landmark trade agreement.

PM Modi stated that UAE will be hosting the 28th Conference of Parties of the UNFCCC (COP-28) later this year.

He further said, "I also look forward to exchanging views on strengthening global cooperation towards accelerating climate action to facilitate the energy transition and implementation of the Paris Agreement. I am confident that my visit to UAE will usher in a new chapter in our Comprehensive Strategic Partnership."

"From Paris, I will be travelling to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, for an Official Visit on July 15. I look forward to meeting my friend, H.H. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE and Ruler of Abu Dhabi," PM Modi said in a statement before his departure from India.

"Our two countries are engaged across a wide range of sectors such as trade, investments, energy, food security, science & technology, education, fintech, defence, security, and robust people-to-people ties. Last year, President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and I agreed on a Roadmap on the future of our partnership, and I look forward to discussing with him how to further deepen our ties," he added.

After concluding his visit to France, PM Modi is now travelling to Abu Dhabi.

He noted that India and UAE are engaged across various sectors, including fintech, defence, security and energy. During his visit, he will meet UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

PM Narendra Modi was in UAE for a day.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi returned to Delhi after a two-nation visit to France and UAE. He arrived in Abu Dhabi this morning and held talks with President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

His UAE visit was marked by key agreements including opening a new IIT Delhi campus in Abu Dhabi. India and UAE also agreed to promote using local currencies for cross-border transactions and to interlink payment systems.

In France, PM Modi had held wide-ranging talks with President Emmanuel Macron. 

Here are the highlights on PM Modi's UAE visit: 

#WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at Palam airport in Delhi after concluding his two-nation visit to France and UAE. pic.twitter.com/Ik85lOehO9 - ANI (@ANI) July 15, 2023

This is a very important aspect of India-UAE cooperation. It paves the way for enhanced economic collaboration and will make international financial interactions simpler. https://t.co/nuoQbUIFq6 - Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 15, 2023

This marks a significant stride in our educational internationalisation and is testament to India's innovation prowess. Education is the bond that unites us, it's the spark that ignites innovation. Together, we will leverage this power for mutual prosperity and global betterment. https://t.co/TFfmSFWzsQ - Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 15, 2023

Had a very productive meeting with Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, the President-designate of @COP28_UAE . Our discussions focused on ways to further sustainable development. Highlighted India's contribution in this direction, in particular our emphasis on Mission LiFE. pic.twitter.com/E2jsdW8rCL - Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 15, 2023

🇮🇳🇦🇪 | Together in Climate Action. PM @narendramodi held a productive meeting with Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, President-designate of @COP28_UAE and Group CEO of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company. Dr. Jaber briefed PM on the forthcoming COP-28. PM assured 🇮🇳's full support for 🇦🇪's... pic.twitter.com/DXOT2a8P5o - Arindam Bagchi (@MEAIndia) July 15, 2023

PM Modi In Abu Dhabi For Day-Long Visit https://t.co/WQjDSRobEx @Asankar reports pic.twitter.com/lsOI1EZqL5 - NDTV (@ndtv) July 15, 2023

Grateful to Crown Prince HH Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan for welcoming me at the airport today. pic.twitter.com/3dM8y5tEdv - Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 15, 2023

Landed in Abu Dhabi. I look forward to the deliberations with HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, which will further deepen India-UAE cooperation. @MohamedBinZayed pic.twitter.com/l3alPoKjXK - Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 15, 2023

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi lands in UAE for two-day visit

The Indian leader has a packed itinerary during his visit where he is scheduled to hold bilateral talks with the UAE leadership, attend the World Governments Summit, and inaugurate a temple

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday for an official two-day visit, marking his seventh visit to the UAE.

Ahead of his departure, Modi tweeted, “My visit to UAE will be my seventh since assuming office, indicating the priority we attach to strong India-UAE friendship.”

Over the next two days, I will be visiting UAE and Qatar to attend various programmes, which will deepen India’s bilateral relations with these nations. My visit to UAE will be my seventh since assuming office, indicating the priority we attach to strong India-UAE friendship. I… — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 13, 2024

Modi welcomed by UAE President

Upon his arrival, PM Modi was welcomed by UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. He was then accorded a ceremonial welcome at the Qasr Al Watan, the Presidential Palace. Following the reception, bilateral meetings between the leaders were scheduled.

Immensely grateful to my brother, HH @MohamedBinZayed , for taking the time to receive me at Abu Dhabi airport. I look forward to a productive visit which will further strength the friendship between India and UAE. 🇮🇳 🇦🇪 pic.twitter.com/OWQivfszI2 — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 13, 2024

Bilateral talks and meetings

During his stay, PM Modi is scheduled to meet President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to discuss strategies aimed at deepening, expanding, and strengthening the strategic partnership between India and the UAE.

The leaders are expected to engage in discussions covering various aspects of bilateral cooperation. The UAE-India bilateral trade has grown since the implementation of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) signed in 2022. The trade reached $84.5bn for financial year 2022-23, according to the Economic Times.

The two countries have also come closer at multilateral forums such as BRICS and the G20.

The BRICS summit in August 2023, saw the UAE join the grouping, which was followed by the announcement of the India-Middle East Economic Corridor (IMEEC) in New Delhi during the G20 summit in September of which the UAE is a key partner.

My remarks during meeting with HH @MohamedBinZayed in Abu Dhabi. https://t.co/lfLaOZ2LGp — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 13, 2024

Read: G20 summit: UAE, Saudi Arabia, India, US announce historic trade corridor deal

World Governments Summit 2024

On Wednesday, PM Modi is set to participate in the World Governments Summit 2024 in Dubai, where India is the ‘guest of honour’ alongside Turkey and Qatar.

He will deliver a keynote address at the summit and meet with Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of UAE, and Ruler of Dubai.

Engagement with Indian Diaspora

PM Modi will also attend the ‘Ahlan Modi’ event in Abu Dhabi, where he is expected to address a gathering of more than 60,000 Indian expatriates at the Zayed Sports City Stadium.

Expressing his anticipation for the event, Modi shared his excitement on social media, stating, “We are very proud of our diaspora and their efforts to deepen India’s engagement with the world.”

#AhlanModi is going ahead as planned on Tues,13th of Feb at Zayed Sports City Stadium.We expect huge crowds for this historic & not to be missed event. Please don’t pay attention to any FAKE NEWS being spread of its cancellation or scale Down! See you in a few hours from now! pic.twitter.com/ebp5XGP7Gw — Ahlan Modi (@AhlanModi2024) February 12, 2024

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Inauguration of BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir

Prime Minister Modi will inaugurate the historic BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir in Abu Dhabi on February 14, a significant moment for the city’s Hindu community. The inauguration will follow a morning prayer ceremony, during which the temple will be consecrated and blessed.

Sadhu Brahmaviharidas, speaking at a press conference in Abu Dhabi, acknowledged the crucial role played by the generosity and friendship of UAE leaders in facilitating the temple’s establishment. The Mandir, adorned with seven spires, symbolizes gratitude towards the unity of the seven emirates and pays homage to seven important deities, reflecting the harmonious relationship between India and the UAE.

The BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir represents a socio-spiritual Hindu faith rooted in the Vedas and is a testament to the enduring friendship between the two nations. Public access to the temple is scheduled to begin on March 1st, following its inauguration by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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Joint Statement: Visit of PM to the United Arab Emirates (February 13-14, 2024)

President of the United Arab Emirates, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi met in Abu Dhabi on February 13, 2024. President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the UAE and expressed his appreciation for accepting the invitation to speak at the World Government Summit 2024 in Dubai on February 14, 2024.

The two leaders underlined that this was the seventh visit of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to the UAE in the last nine years. The Prime Minister last visited the UAE on December 1, 2023, to participate in the UNFCCC COP28 conference in Dubai, where he met with UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on the sidelines. During that visit, India applauded the COP28 presidency for guiding the “COP for Action” and arriving at “The UAE Consensus.” The Prime Minister participated in the COP28 Presidency’s Session on “Transforming Climate Finance”, and together with the UAE President, co-hosted the high-level event on the ‘Green Credits Programme’ on the sidelines of Summit. The leaders also highlighted the four visits of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to India over the past eight years, the latest of which was on January 9-10, 2024, to attend the 10th edition of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit, as Chief Guest, and during which he witnessed the exchange of several Memorandums of Understanding on Investment Cooperation, along with Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi.

The two leaders discussed the India-UAE bilateral relationship, which was formally elevated to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership during the visit of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to India in 2017. They expressed satisfaction on the progress achieved in various sectors, noting that the partnership between the two countries has been significantly expanding over the years.

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi witnessed the exchange of the following:

• Bilateral Investment Treaty • Inter-Governmental Framework Agreement on the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEEC) • Memorandum of Understanding for cooperation on Digital Infrastructure Projects • Memorandum of Understanding in the field of Electricity Interconnection and Trade. • Memorandum of Understanding for cooperation with the National Maritime Heritage Complex, Lothal at Gujarat. • Cooperation Protocol between the National Library and Archives of the UAE and the National Archives of India. • Agreement on interlinking of the instant payment platforms – UPI (India) and AANI (UAE). • Agreement on inter-linking domestic debit/credit cards – RuPay (India) with JAYWAN (UAE).

Ahead of the visit , RITES Limited signed agreement with Abu Dhabi Ports Company and Gujarat Maritime Board with Abu Dhabi Ports Company. These would help in building port infrastructure and further enhance connectivity between the two countries.

The two leaders endorsed the efforts from both sides to strengthen the strong economic and commercial cooperation and explore new areas of collaboration. They welcomed the strong growth witnessed in the UAE-India trade relations since the entry into force of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) on May 1, 2022. As a result, the UAE is India’s third-largest trading partner for the year 2022-23 and India’s second-largest export destination. India is the UAE’s second largest trading partner, with the bilateral trade rising to USD 85 billion in 2022-23. In this regard, the leaders expressed optimism regarding elevating the bilateral trade to USD 100 billion well ahead of the target year 2030. The two leaders also acknowledged the formal unveiling of the UAE-India CEPA Council (UICC), which stands as an important development in the bilateral trade partnership.

The leaders noted that the Bilateral Investment Treaty will be a key enabler for further promoting investments in both countries across sectors. The UAE was also the fourth largest investor in India in 2023 and the seventh largest source of Foreign Direct Investment overall. They highlighted that India has signed both the Bilateral Investment Treaty and a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement with the UAE, reflecting the uniqueness and depth of the bilateral economic engagement between the two countries.

The leaders underscored the importance of a well-functioning and equitable multilateral trading system in fostering global economic prosperity and resilience, and stressed the importance for the 13th WTO Ministerial Conference, taking place in Abu Dhabi from 26 to 29 February 2024, to achieve a meaningful outcome that serves the interests of all WTO Members and strengthens the rules-based trade order.

The leaders welcomed the decision to create Bharat Mart at Jebel Ali, which will further promote bilateral trade and serve as a platform for enhancing the utilization of CEPA by leveraging the strategic location of Jebel Ali port. They noted that Bharat Mart would support micro, small and medium sector enterprises from India by providing them an effective platform to reach out to international buyers and promote their products across Middle East, Africa, and Eurasia.

The leaders appreciated the deepening of economic engagement in the financial sector. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi congratulated His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan for the launch of the UAE’s domestic card scheme JAYWAN, leveraging on the digital RuPay stack shared by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) with the Central Bank of the UAE. They also welcomed the Agreement on interlinking the national payment platforms – UPI (India) and AANI (UAE), which will facilitate seamless cross-border transactions between the two countries.

The two leaders discussed ways to enhance their bilateral partnership in the energy sector, which includes oil, gas, and renewable energy. They acknowledged the recent signing of two new long-term LNG supply agreements between ADNOC Gas and Indian Oil Corporation Ltd and Gas Authority of India Ltd (GAIL) for 1.2 MMTPA and 0.5 MMTPA, respectively. These agreements mark the beginning of a new era in the energy partnership between the two countries, and both leaders encouraged the companies to explore more such opportunities. Furthermore, the two sides agreed to advance their cooperation in hydrogen, solar energy, and grid connectivity.

The leaders acknowledged that the Memorandum of Understanding in the field of Electricity Interconnection and Trade signed today opens a new area of energy cooperation between the two countries, which will also bring to life the Green Grids – One Sun One World One Grid (OSOWOG) initiative launched during by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi during COP26. . They expressed confidence that the MoU would further boost energy cooperation and connectivity between both countries.

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi thanked President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan for his personal support and for his graciousness in granting the land for the construction of the BAPS Temple in Abu Dhabi. Both sides noted that the BAPS Temple is a celebration of UAE-India friendship, deep-rooted cultural bonds uniting the two nations, and also an embodiment of the UAE’s global commitment to harmony, tolerance and peaceful coexistence.

Both leaders noted that the cooperation protocol between the National Archives of the two countries and the MoU for cooperation with National Maritime Heritage Complex at Lothal, Gujarat will help in restoring the centuries old roots of India-UAE relationship and preserving the treasures of shared history.

The two leaders appreciated the commencement of the first Master’s program in Energy Transition and Sustainability by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi in Abu Dhabi, the first IIT in the Middle East. They reiterated the shared commitment of both countries for cooperation in education and research with a focus on advanced technologies, Artificial Intelligence, and sustainable energy.

The two leaders reviewed the progress of establishing the UAE-India Culture Council Forum and the membership of the council from both sides. The two leaders also emphasized the role of cultural and knowledge diplomacy in shaping a deeper mutual understanding that benefits both nations.

The leaders welcomed the MoU for creation of an intergovernmental framework between India and UAE on the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor IMEEC, which reflected the lead taken by the UAE and India in furthering regional connectivity. The main elements of the Framework include development and management of a logistics platform, including a digital ecosystem, and provision of supply chain services to handle all types of general cargo, bulk, containers and liquid bulk in order to enable IMEEC. This will be the first agreement under the IMEEC initiative, launched on the side-lines of G20 Leaders’ Summit in New Delhi.

The leaders welcomed the MoU to jointly explore, assess and evaluate investment cooperation in the digital infrastructure sector. This MoU was signed by the Ministry of Investment of the UAE and the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology of the Republic of India and focuses on creating strong and effective collaboration by building relationships between public and private organisations in the UAE and India. It aims to explore and evaluate the possibility of establishing a supercomputer cluster in India and data centre projects in India.

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi thanked President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan for the warm hospitality extended to him and the Indian delegation.

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India's Narendra Modi to visit UAE on July 15

The prime minister says he will arrive in abu dhabi after his trip to france.

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his visit to the UAE will discuss a range of issues with senior leaders. EPA

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the UAE on July 15 following his state visit to France , which begins today.

Mr Modi will meet senior leaders in Abu Dhabi where they will discuss issues including co-operation on global issues, particularly the UAE’s presidency of Cop28 and India’s G20 presidency, in which the UAE is a Special Invitee.

“I am confident our interactions will add strength to India-UAE friendship and benefit the people of our countries,” he said.

This will be Mr Modi's fifth visit to the nation since he was elected.

“The India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership has been steadily strengthening and the Prime Minister's visit will be an opportunity to identify ways to take this forward in various domains such as energy, education, health care, food security, fintech, defence and culture,” India's Ministry of External Affairs said.

He will begin his official trip by visiting Paris, at the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron, where he will be the guest of honour at the Bastille Day Parade on July 14, in which an Indian armed forces contingent will take part.

During the visit, Mr Modi will hold formal talks with President Macron who is expected to host a state banquet as well as a private dinner in honour of the Indian prime minister.

On the 15th, I will be in UAE for an official visit. I shall be holding talks with H.H. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. I am confident our interactions will add strength to India-UAE friendship and benefit the people of our countries. @MohamedBinZayed — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 13, 2023

Separately, he will meet with the Indian diaspora in France, as well as chief executives of Indian and French companies and prominent French personalities.

This year marks the 25th anniversary of the India-France Strategic Partnership and the visit will provide an opportunity to continue charting the course of the partnership across sectors such as cultural, scientific, academic and economic co-operation.

Bilateral non-oil trade between the U AE and India has reached $50.5 billion, a 5.8 per cent annual increase, in the first 12 months since the signing of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement .

The UAE signed its first Cepa with India in February last year and it took effect the following May.

The benefits of the Cepa partnership include enhanced market access, lower or eliminated tariff rules, simpler customs procedures, clear and transparent rules, and rule-based competition.

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Prime Minister’s visit to the United Arab Emirates (February 13-14, 2024)

February 10, 2024

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will pay an official visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from 13 to 14 February 2024.

2. This will be Prime Minister Modi's seventh visit to the UAE since 2015 and the third in the last eight months. During the visit, Prime Minister will hold bilateral meetings with His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the President of the UAE. The two leaders will discuss ways to further deepen, expand and strengthen the strategic partnership between the countries and exchange views on regional and international issues of mutual interest.

3. Prime Minister will also meet with His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Defence Minister of UAE. At his invitation, Prime Minister will participate in the World Government Summit 2024 to be held in Dubai as Guest of Honour and deliver a special keynote address at the Summit.

4. Prime Minister will inaugurate the BAPS Mandir, the first Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi. He will also be addressing the Indian community in the UAE at an event in Zayed Sports city in Abu Dhabi.

5. India and UAE enjoy warm, close and multi-faceted relations underpinned by strong political, cultural and economic linkages. Following the landmark visit of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to UAE in August 2015, bilateral relations between the two countries been elevated to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Both countries signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) in February 2022 and a Local Currency Settlement (LCS) System in July 2023 to promote the use of Indian Rupee and AED for cross-border transactions.

6. The two countries are among each other’s top trading partners with a bilateral trade of about US$ 85 billion in 2022-23. UAE is also among the top 4 investors in India in terms of foreign direct investments in 2022-23.

7. About 3.5 million strong and vibrant Indian community forms the largest expatriate group in UAE. Their positive and well-appreciated contribution in the development of their host country has been an important anchor of our excellent bilateral engagement with the UAE.

New Delhi February 10, 2024

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The UAE has always been a welcoming home to diverse communities and religions

As the Chairman and Managing Director of the Adil Group of Supermarkets, it gives me immense pleasure to extend a warm welcome to Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi on his visit to the UAE on the auspicious occasion of the inauguration of the BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi.

Prime Minister Modi’s visit holds great significance, not only in strengthening the bilateral ties between India and the UAE but also in promoting cultural understanding and religious harmony. The inauguration of the BAPS Hindu Mandir is a testament to the deep-rooted cultural and historical connections between India and the UAE.

The UAE has always been a welcoming home to diverse communities and religions, and the construction of the BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi stands as a shining example of the country’s commitment to fostering inclusivity and tolerance. This temple will not only serve as a place of worship for the Hindu community but also as a symbol of unity and diversity for people of all faiths residing in the UAE.

We are honoured to have Prime Minister Modi grace this momentous occasion with his presence. His leadership and vision have played a pivotal role in strengthening India’s relations with countries around the world, including the UAE. His visit underscores the strong bond between our two nations and reaffirms our shared commitment to mutual prosperity and cooperation.

On behalf of the Adil Group of Supermarkets and the Indian community in the UAE, I extend our heartfelt gratitude to Prime Minister Modi for his continued efforts in deepening the friendship between India and the UAE. We are confident that his visit will further enhance bilateral cooperation across various sectors, including trade, investment and cultural exchange.

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WATCH recap of PM Modi's visit to UAE and Qatar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on an official visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from 13-14 February and to Qatar from 14-15 February

Prime Minister Narendra Modi returned to Delhi on Thursday night after wrapping up his visit to UAE and Qatar. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) shared a video post on X, summing up the PM’s three-day two-nation tour.

PM Modi was on an official visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from 13-14 February and to Qatar from 14-15 February.

The recent visit was PM Modi’s seventh to the UAE and second to Qatar since 2014.

The video begins with PM Modi’s arrival in Abu Dhabi on 13 February and him hugged UAE president Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and thanked him for the warm welcome as well as for his support for the first Hindu stone temple in the country.

🎥 As PM @narendramodi successfully concludes his visit to the UAE & Qatar, here is a recap! pic.twitter.com/HNtTt4aqIR — Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) February 16, 2024

Source:  @MEAIndia

In the background, portion of PM Modi’s address at UAE’s largest Indian community event - Ahlan Modi is being played where he is heard saying, “The relationship between Bharat and the UAE is reaching unprecedented heights in this third decade of the 21st century. We are partners in each other’s progress.”

The video also shows PM Modi being accorded ceremonial welcome and Guard of Honour upon his arrival in UAE.

PM Modi also held bilateral talks with the UAE president after which MoUs and agreements were exchanged between the officials of the two countries.

Agreements signed between India & UAE

The agreements and MoUs inked between India and the UAE include:

- Bilateral investment treaty

- MoU on cooperation in the field of electricity interconnection and trade

- Inter-governmental Framework Agreement concerning cooperation for the empowerment and operation of the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor

- MoU on Cooperation in Digital Infrastructure projects

- Cooperation protocol between the National Library and Archives of the UAE and the National Archives of India

- MoU of Development of National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC)

- Agreement on interlinking of the instant payment platforms - UPI (India) and AANI (UAE)

- Agreement on inter-linking domestic debit/ credit cards - RuPay (India) with JAYWAN (UAE)

The video further shows both the Indian and UAE leaders witnessing a transaction using the JAYWAN card based on India’s RuPay card.

It also shows the warm welcome the Indian Prime Minister received by the Indian community in Abu Dhabi.

“Every heartbeat in this historic stadium is saying: Long live Bharat-UAE friendship,” said PM in his address at Alhan Modi event in Abu Dhabi.

The video further shows PM Modi holding bilateral meeting with Vice President, Prime Minister and ruler of Dubai.

The Indian Prime Minister also met with President of Madagascar Andry Rajoelina in Dubai.

During his visit to the UAE in 2024, Prime Minister Modi also launched Bharat Mart in Jebel Ali.

Addressing at the World Governments Summit 2024 in Dubai as Guest of Honour, PM Modi said: “I believe that the world today needs governments that are inclusive and that move forward together with all.”

The video shows PM Modi inaugurating the BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi. “This temple will be a symbol of unity and harmony for the world,” he is heard saying.

The Indian Prime Minister also inscribed the words ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ after inaugurating the Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) temple on 14 February, 2024.

The temple is built on a 27-acre plot of land, donated by the UAE government, in Abu Mureikhah, near Al Rahba off the Dubai-Abu Dhabi Sheikh Zayed Highway. The stone-laying ceremony took place in 2019.

PM Modi in Qatar

In the second leg of his two-nation visit, PM Modi arrived at Hamad International Airpirt in Doha on 14 February.

The video shows how the Indian diaspora with excitement and enthusiasm welcomed PM Modi in Doha.

In Qatar, PM Modi met with the Amir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and was also accorded ceremonial welcome as well as Guard of Honour at Amiri Diwan.

The Indian Prime Minister held a bilateral meeting with the Amir of Qatar and also met with PM and FM of the country Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani.

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