Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday personally received the President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, on his arrival in India for an official visit. The Prime Minister went to the airport to welcome the UAE President, underlining the close personal rapport between the two leaders and the deepening strategic partnership between India and the UAE.
Sharing details on social media platform X, PM Modi said, “Went to the airport to welcome my brother, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE. His visit illustrates the importance he attaches to a strong India-UAE friendship. Looking forward to our discussions.” He also posted photographs of the two leaders, including images of them travelling together in a car and sharing a warm embrace.
The visit comes amid heightened tensions in West Asia, as US President Donald Trump pushes for the formation of a National Committee for the Administration of Gaza under Phase 2 of the Gaza Peace Plan. According to the ministry of external affairs, the visit builds on recent high-level exchanges between the two countries. Sheikh Mohamed’s brief visit, lasting around two hours, includes talks with PM Modi in New Delhi and marks his third official trip to India as UAE President.