New Delhi: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has wrapped up his official visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), expressing optimism about the ongoing collaboration between the two nations for the betterment of the global community. After returning to Delhi on July 15, PM Modi shared a video on Twitter that featured him attending important events in the UAE. PM Modi, wrote, “India and the UAE will keep working closely to further global good.”
“Concluding a productive UAE visit. Our nations are working together on so many issues aimed at making our planet better. I thank HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan for the warm hospitality,” tweeted PM Modi.
Before PM Modi departed for New Delhi, Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra said the trip was “short but very significant, a landmark in the partnership between India and the UAE.”
Briefing about PM Modi’s UAE visit, Kwatra said PM Modi held “extensive discussions with the President of the UAE, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.”
He also termed the visit to be of “tremendous strategic significance” as it showcased the “deep bond of friendship and trust” between Prime Minister Modi and the UAE President.
India and the UAE signed the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) last year, and since the signing of that important strategic landmark agreement between the two countries, the trade, economic partnership, and engagement have grown significantly between the two countries, Kwatra said.
PM Modi arrived in the UAE on Saturday and was received by Sheikh Khaled Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, at the airport.
During his visit, the Prime Minister met the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Khaled bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Further, COP28 President-designate, Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber also called on PM Modi, and the two leaders held discussions on wide-ranging issues. PM Modi assured India’s support to UAE’s COP28 Presidency as well.
Prime Minister Modi was accorded a grand welcome in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), where the iconic Burj Khalifa was illuminated with the colours of the Indian flag. The PM emplaned for the UAE on Saturday after concluding his two-day visit to France.
