NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Indian diaspora at the ‘Ahlan Modi‘ event in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday. During his address to thousands of Indians present at the Zayed Sports City Stadium, PM Modi highlighted the strong and historical relationship between India and the UAE, emphasising the enduring friendship between the two nations.
PM Modi arrived in Abu Dhabi for his official visit to the United Arab Emirates from February 13 to 14. He was welcomed by UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan at the airport.
The enthusiasm of the Indian diaspora has been overwhelming, prompting organisers to close registrations last week as the number of attendees surpassed 65,000.
Here are the key quotes from the Prime Minister’s address at the ‘Ahlan Modi’ event:
PM Modi arrived in Abu Dhabi for his official visit to the United Arab Emirates from February 13 to 14. He was welcomed by UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan at the airport.
The enthusiasm of the Indian diaspora has been overwhelming, prompting organisers to close registrations last week as the number of attendees surpassed 65,000.
Here are the key quotes from the Prime Minister’s address at the ‘Ahlan Modi’ event:
- Here in Abu Dhabi, history is being made today. People from all over the UAE and different Indian states have gathered. Despite our diverse backgrounds, our hearts are united in this historic stadium, chanting – Long live India-UAE friendship.
- I am fortunate to have received the UAE’s highest civilian award – The Order of Zayed. This honor belongs not just to me but to the millions of Indians, to all of you.
- In 2015, when I presented the proposal to build a temple in Abu Dhabi on behalf of all of you to Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, he immediately approved it. Now, the time has come to inaugurate this grand BAPS temple.
- India-UAE relations are reaching unprecedented heights; we are partners in each other’s progress.
