Prime Minister Narendra Modi applauded UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan for acknowledging the significant contribution of Indians to UAE's development.
Noting that this was the seventh visit to UAE in the last 10 years, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday expressed his gratitude for UAE's highest civilian award - 'The Order of Zayed' which was conferred on him in 2019 - and said the honour was not just for him but for crores of India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday told a gathering of the Indian diaspora in UAE that he has brought with him the fragrance of the soil where they were born and a message of 140 crore citizens of India that "Bharat is proud of you".
The atmosphere outside the hotel, where PM Modi will stay, echoed with chants of "Har Har Modi-Ghar Ghar Modi," reflecting the anticipation among the gathered crowd.
While speaking to ANI. a member of the Indian diaspora said, "This is a major milestone in India-UAE relations....Everyone is eagerly waiting for PM Modi...It is a proud moment for Indians..."
As the "Ahlan Modi" event sets to begin today, the Zayed Sports City Stadium in Abu Dhabi is all set to host Prime Minister Narendra Modi, where he is set to address the Indian diaspora.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed that he is proud of the Indian diaspora and their efforts to deepen India's engagement with the world, as the 'Ahlan Modi' event in Abu Dhabi is set to take place today.
UAE Ambassador to India, Abdulnasser Jamal Alshaali praised the role of diaspora in UAE's journey in terms of economic growth and said that it has developed at a faster pace due to the special bond between PM Modi and UAE President Al Nahyan.