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Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a dazzling welcome in United Arab Emirates (UAE) as the iconic Burj Khalifa was lit up with the colours of the Indian nation flag.
As a part of the light-and-sound show at the Burj on Friday, setting the stage for PM Modi's arrival tothe Gulf nation on an official visit, the skyscraper also showcased his picture, followed by a text that read, "Welcome Honorable Prime Minister Narendra Modi." A leaping skyscraper in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Burj Khalifa is one of the top attractions to visit in the city. PM Modi began the last leg of his two-nation tour as he arrived in Abu Dhabi earlier on Saturday for an official visit. Upon arrival, the Prime Minister received a ceremonila welcome at the airport, following which he met the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Khaled bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Expressing his gratitude for the warm welcome to the Gulf nation, PM Modi took to Twitter to post, "Grateful to Crown Prince HH Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan for welcoming me at the airport today." During his visit, the Prime Minister will meet withUAEPresident Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on critical bilateral issues. Just hours before Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed inAbu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) said that its economic partnership with India is a significant milestone in the history of both nations". The UAEs Minister of State for Foreign Trade, Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, said in an interview that the UAE-India non-oil trade is expected to reach USD 100 billion a year by 2030. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi noted thatUAE-India Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) was designed to deliver a new era of growth and opportunity. CEPAis an agreement signed between India andUAEon February 18, 2022, and came into force on May 1, 2022. The agreement was signed between Prime Minister Narendra Modi andUAEPresident Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The PM emplaned for theUAEearlier on Saturday after concluding his two-day visit to France. PM Modicalled his France visit "memorable", adding that it was more remarkable as he participated in the Bastille Day celebrations. He also expressed gratitude to French President Emmanuel Macron and the people of France for their warmth and hospitality. During his two-day visit to France, PM Modi participated in the Bastille Day celebrations as the Guest of Honour, on Friday. He visited France at the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron. (ANI)
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