Live: PM Modi will also address the Indian community at an event in Zayed Sports City in Abu Dhabi.
New Delhi:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today embarked his two-day visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with a focus on boosting cooperation in various sectors, including energy, ports, fintech, digital infrastructure, railways, and investment flows.
PM Modi addressed the Indian community at the grand ‘Ahlan Modi’ event held in Abu Dhabi. He praised UAE President Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed and thanked the people present at the event for the rousing welcome.
Earlier in the day, PM Modi held discussions with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on taking forward Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will go to Doha in Qatar after his visit to the UAE ends.
Ahead of his departure, the prime minister took to social media platform X and said he is looking forward to meeting with his “brother” the President of UAE with whom he shares a good rapport.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the iconic BAPS Hindu Mandir, which is the first-ever Hindu temple in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Apart from inaugurating the temple, PM Modi will also address the Indian community at an event in Zayed Sports City in Abu Dhabi.
Here are the LIVE updates on PM Modi’s UAE visit:
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Watch | PM Modi speaks a few sentences in Arabic to highlight how many words spoken in India have links to the language.
Watch | PM Modi speaks a few sentences in Arabic to highlight how many words spoken in India have links to the language pic.twitter.com/qwzD1NAJxr
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PM Modi In UAE Live:
PM Modi ends speech at ‘Ahlan Modi’ event with “Bharat mata ki jai” chants.
“UPI services will start in UAE soon and this will facilitate seamless payment transaction and you can send money to your family without any hassle. I’m confident that India and UAE will strengthen the world’s trust on us. You know we organised a successful G20 summit and UAE was invited as a partner. India’s voice is heard at every platform in the world and whenever there’s a crisis a call is made to India as well for help. In the last 10 years, you have seen, we have helped Indians abroad whenever they were stuck in a crisis Like Ukraine, Sudan,” said PM at ‘Ahlan Modi’ event.
PM Modi In UAE Live:
“I believe in the potential of India. Modi in his 3rd term has promised to make India the 3rd largest economy of the world. Modi ki guarantee means guarantee pura hone ki guarantee…Those who went to India recently can see that the country is changing rapidly.,” said PM at ‘Ahlan Modi’ event.
“Today, the goal of every Indian is to make India a developed country by 2047. The country in the world whose economy is growing at a rapid pace? It’s our Bharat. World’s largest milk producer is our Bharat. Which country in the world is the 2nd largest manufacturer? Our Bharat. Which country in the world reached the Mars in first attempt? Our Bharat. Which country in the world is reached the south pole of moon? Our Bharat….
India’s achievements are every Indians achievements,” said PM at ‘Ahlan Modi’ event.
“When I proposed setting up a temple, he didn’t hesitate and said yes to it. I want to congratulate the first UAE astronaut who spent 6 months at the International Space Station…
Our bond is of talent, innovation, culture. In the past few years, we have given a boost to our ties. I want to tell my friends from Emirates” said PM at ‘Ahlan Modi’ event.
PM Modi In UAE Live:
“The way President Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed takes care of you in UAE and the way he cares about your interests, it’s rare to see that and that’s why people are here to thank him for that. I’m privileged that UAE honoured me with their highest civilian award, this is an honour dedicated for every one of you. Whenever I meet my brother, UAE president, he praises you and your contribution to UAE’s development. During Covid, I said we’re bringing Indians back, he asked me not to worry,” said PM at ‘Ahlan Modi’ event.
“It was the first visit of an Indian PM in three decades to UAE in 2015. The world of diplomacy was new to me. Then Crown Prince and current President came to pick me up at the airport. The warmth and glitter in the eyes of people is something I can’t forget. The first visit made me feel like I’ve come to the house a person whom I’m close to. Brother Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed even today came to receive me at the airport, the oneness and warmth was the same and this makes him unique. I’m very honoured to welcome him 4 times in India,” said PM Modi while addresing Indian community at ‘Ahland Modi’ event.
“You have created history in Abu Dhabi today, you have come from all corners of UAE and fromm different states of India, but everyone’s heart is connected. In this historic stadium, every heartbeat is saying Bharat-UAE dosti Zindabad,” says PM Modi in UAE.
PM To address Indian community at ‘Ahlan Modi’ event amid “Modi Modi” chants
Multiple memoranda of understanding, including an MoU on interlinking of the instant payment platforms – UPI and UAE’s AANI, were exchanged between India and the United Arab Emirates in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
This will facilitate seamless cross-border transactions between the two countries.
Watch Live: PM Modi’s Grand Event In UAE, Thousands Of Indians Present
🔴Watch LIVE | PM Modi’s Grand Event In UAE, Thousands Of Indians Present https://t.co/GPFv7bTHLW
– NDTV (@ndtv) February 13, 2024
PM Modi In UAE Live Updates:
PM Reaches For “Ahlan Modi” Event At Abu Dhabi’s Zayed Sports City Stadium
Incredibly honoured by the warm welcome from the Indian Community in Abu Dhabi today. The vibrancy of our diaspora never ceases to amaze me. pic.twitter.com/yqQRRoEAEu
– Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 13, 2024
#WATCH | ‘Ahlan Modi’ event in Abu Dhabi: “I have come here from Dubai to meet PM Modi. We are very happy. We have brought Ramcharitmanas, if we get a chance we will gift it to PM Modi…The construction of Ram temple in Ayodhya would not have been possible without PM Modi, so we… pic.twitter.com/H0NTARlkgC
– ANI (@ANI) February 13, 2024
#WATCH | ‘Ahlan Modi’ event in Abu Dhabi: “I have come here from Dubai to meet PM Modi. We are very happy. We have brought Ramcharitmanas, if we get a chance we will gift it to PM Modi…The construction of Ram temple in Ayodhya would not have been possible without PM Modi, so we… pic.twitter.com/H0NTARlkgC
– ANI (@ANI) February 13, 2024
#WATCH | UAE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets members of the Indian Diaspora gathered at a hotel in Abu Dhabi. pic.twitter.com/erHELwN6SJ
– ANI (@ANI) February 13, 2024
“I Will Dance In Wheelchair”: Woman At PM Modi Event In Abu Dhabi
She is in a wheelchair but says that she doesn’t care and intends to enjoy herself. The elderly woman has travelled from Dubai to be a part of ‘Ahlan Modi’ (Hello, Modi) event in Abu Dhabi.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a rousing welcome as he arrived in Abu Dhabi today. The Prime Minister was welcomed by UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The two leaders shook hands and hugged each other.
“My motivation is love for my country because I love Bharat. From 48 years I am here then also dil is Hindustani. So knee surgery and all is khali vali (not important) and I don’t care,” the woman in wheelchair told NDTV when asked about her motivation.
“From two days I was thinking what to wear… See my nails, my rings, my bindi, my scarf, everything, total Hindustani,” she added underscoring her point
#WATCH | UAE: Members of the Indian diaspora raise slogans of ‘Modi-Modi, Modi Hai to Mumkin Hai and Bharat Mata ki Jai’ as Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at a hotel in Abu Dhabi, UAE pic.twitter.com/IOEf59HKrr
– ANI (@ANI) February 13, 2024
#WATCH | Final preparations underway for cultural performances at ‘Ahlan Modi’ Indian diaspora event in Abu Dhabi, UAE pic.twitter.com/8jGJQ0Lkhb
– ANI (@ANI) February 13, 2024
#WATCH | Abu Dhabi: During his meeting with UAE President, PM Narendra Modi says, “I thank you for accepting my invitation and coming to my home state Gujarat for the Vibrant Gujarat Summit. You have taken this event to new heights and its reputation has increased in the… pic.twitter.com/A3DG78zn49
– ANI (@ANI) February 13, 2024
#WATCH | Abu Dhabi: During his meeting with UAE President, PM Narendra Modi says, “Brother, it is also a matter of happiness that today we are (signing) the bilateral investment treaty… I believe that this will be big news for the G20 countries that India and UAE are moving… pic.twitter.com/WuoegvjPyg
– ANI (@ANI) February 13, 2024
#WATCH | Abu Dhabi: Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) being exchanged between India and UAE in the presence of UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Prime Minister Narendra Modi pic.twitter.com/RAOO2PxC4i
– ANI (@ANI) February 13, 2024
“I am very grateful to my brother, His Highness UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, for taking the time to receive me at Abu Dhabi Airport,” Prime Minister Modi posted on X. “I look forward to a fruitful visit that will strengthen the friendship between India and the UAE,” he said.
أنا ممتن للغاية لأخي صاحب السمو @MohamedBinZayed، على الوقت الذي أمضيه في استقبالي في مطار أبو ظبي.
وإنني أتطلع إلى زيارة مثمرة من شأنها تعزيز الصداقة بين الهند والإمارات العربية المتحدة. pic.twitter.com/VltQVXgdxG
– Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 13, 2024
Watch | PM Modi and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan hold bilateral talks in Abu Dhabi pic.twitter.com/vRABQwxUOA
– NDTV (@ndtv) February 13, 2024
Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in Abu Dhabi and received a Guard of Honour presented by the armed forces. The Prime Minister will hold talks with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan
🔴Watch LIVE | PM Modi arrives in Abu Dhabi, will hold discussions with UAE President, address community eventhttps://t.co/YpFX80KMZf
– NDTV (@ndtv) February 13, 2024
#WATCH | Women dressed in traditional Maharashtrian sarees sing ‘Vande Mataram’, they will perform the ‘Lezim’ folk dance at ‘Ahlan Modi’ program in Abu Dhabi, today pic.twitter.com/w1NVXIo3IV
– ANI (@ANI) February 13, 2024
“No Limit To What We Can Do”: Envoy To NDTV On India-UAE Ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today embarked on a two-day visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with a focus on boosting cooperation in various sectors, including energy, ports, fintech, digital infrastructure, railways, and investment flows.
The visit aims to solidify the robust ties between the two nations, as discussions on multiple agreements are expected to take place following talks between PM Modi and the President of the UAE, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
In an exclusive interview with NDTV ahead of the visit, Abdulnasser Jamal Alshaali, the UAE’s ambassador to India, provided insights into the expectations and the broader context of the relationship between India and the UAE.
All You Need To Know About 1st Hindu Temple In UAE To Be Inaugurated By PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi tomorrow will inaugurate the iconic BAPS Hindu Mandir, which is the first-ever Hindu temple in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The Prime Minister is on a two-day official visit to the UAE starting today.
Apart from inaugurating the temple, PM Modi will also address the Indian community at an event in Zayed Sports City in Abu Dhabi.
Last year in December, PM Modi accepted the invitation to inaugurate the BAPS Hindu Mandir, extended by Swami Ishwarcharandas and Swami Brahmaviharidas, along with the board of directors.
Over 65,000 Register For PM’s Ahlan Modi Event In Abu Dhabi
The ‘Ahlan Modi’ event in Abu Dhabi has witnessed an unprecedented response, with over 65,000 registrations received.
Jitendra Vaidya, the President of the Indian People Forum and leader of the ‘Ahlan Modi’ initiative, expressed his excitement about the unique nature of the event.
“It is a very unique type of event because there is no single organisation conducting this event; it is an entire community arranging it. As you may know, when PM Modi’s name comes, people gather in large numbers. This is the love for PM Modi,” Jitendra Vaidya told ANI.
