Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated the long-standing friendship between India and the United Arab Emirates at a large-scale event for the Indian diaspora held at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. Speaking to an enthusiastic audience at the Ahlan Modi event, PM Modi conveyed his sincere gratitude to those in attendance who came from both the UAE and different states in India.#WATCH | PM Narendra Modi at the Zayed Sports Stadium in Abu Dhabi, UAE for the Ahlan Modi event. pic.twitter.com/WMda8SzOlg— ANI (@ANI) February 13, 2024You have scripted history by coming in such large numbers here. You may have come from different parts of the UAE and from different states of India, but everyones hearts are connected, Modi said at the event that began with the national anthems of the two countries. This is the time to hail the friendship between India and the UAE. In this historic stadium, every heartbeat echoes the same sentiment: Long live Bharat-UAE friendship, he added#WATCH | At the Ahlan Modi event in Abu Dhabi, PM Modi says, Today in Abu Dhabi, you have created a new history. You have come here from all corners of the UAE and different states of India. But everyones heart is connected. At this historic stadium, every heartbeat, every… pic.twitter.com/2VzShb2YAK— ANI (@ANI) February 13, 2024Chants of Modi-Modi reverberated around the stadium, signifying the spectators common respect and adoration for the Indian Prime Minister. The occasion was clearly intense. To the diaspora, I have carried the smell of the land where you were born and the message of 140 crore people, which is that Bharat is proud of you. I have come to visit my family members.#WATCH | Modi-Modi slogan being raised by people at the Ahlan Modi event in Abu Dhabi, UAE pic.twitter.com/O0fxcjOe54— ANI (@ANI) February 13, 2024PM Modi on his UAE visit!Around 3.5 million Indian nationals live in the UAE, making it the countrys largest expat community. Prime Minister Modi also took some time to think back to his first official visit in 2015, remembering the hospitality and friendship shown to him by the Emirati leadership. The PM mentioned his first visit to the UAE in 2015. It was the first visit of an Indian PM to the UAE, after three decades. #WATCH | At the Ahlan Modi event in Abu Dhabi, PM Modi says, I remember my first visit (to the UAE) in 2015 when it had been only some time since I came to the Centre. It was the first visit of an Indian PM to the UAE, after three decades. The world of diplomacy was new to me.… pic.twitter.com/InNZonWPWU— ANI (@ANI) February 13, 2024Prime Minister Modi recalled the cordial welcome he received from the then-Crown Prince, who is currently the President, and his five brothers. He also mentioned the warmth and shine in their eyes that welcomed him. Indias national anthem reverberated through the arena prior to PM Modis speech.The highest civilan award to Modi! PM, while addressing the Indians at the event, mentioned that he was honoured with the UAEs highest civilian award, the Order of Zayed, and that this honour belongs to him along with the nation of 140 crore Indians.#WATCH | At the Ahlan Modi event in Abu Dhabi, PM Modi says, I am fortunate that the UAE has awarded me with its highest civilian award - The Order of Zayed. This honour is not just mine but that of the crores of Indians, of all of you. pic.twitter.com/avfYnaaCwK— ANI (@ANI) February 13, 2024The Modi GuaranteePM Modi, in his speech, added that he is giving a guarantee that in his third term, India will become the third largest economy. Modi mentioned the goal of every Indian is to make India a developed country by 2047. He also added that more than 1.5 lakh Indian students are studying in UAE schools and how these institutions will be helpful in providing the best education to the Indian community in UAE.#WATCH | At the Ahlan Modi event in Abu Dhabi, PM Modi says, ...Modi has given a guarantee that in his third term, India will become the third largest economy. Modi ki guarantee yani guarantee pura hone ki guarantee. pic.twitter.com/Cllc6BifnI— ANI (@ANI) February 13, 2024UAEs Mandir Inauguration Earlier today, PM Modi began a visit to the United Arab Emirates with the aim of inaugurating the largest Hindu temple in the Middle East and fostering trade and investment ties. He added at the occasion, Now the time has come to inaugurate this big (BAPS) temple. In 2015, I offered to Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed the proposal to establish a temple in Abu Dhabi on behalf of all of you, and he quickly said yes to it.
