Prime Minister Narendra Modi returned to Delhi after a two-nation visit to France and UAE. He arrived in Abu Dhabi this morning and held talks with President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
His UAE visit was marked by key agreements including opening a new IIT Delhi campus in Abu Dhabi. India and UAE also agreed to promote using local currencies for cross-border transactions and to interlink payment systems.
In France, PM Modi had held wide-ranging talks with President Emmanuel Macron.
Here are the highlights on PM Modi's UAE visit:
#WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at Palam airport in Delhi after concluding his two-nation visit to France and UAE. pic.twitter.com/Ik85lOehO9
- ANI (@ANI) July 15, 2023
This is a very important aspect of India-UAE cooperation. It paves the way for enhanced economic collaboration and will make international financial interactions simpler. https://t.co/nuoQbUIFq6
- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 15, 2023
This marks a significant stride in our educational internationalisation and is testament to India's innovation prowess. Education is the bond that unites us, it's the spark that ignites innovation. Together, we will leverage this power for mutual prosperity and global betterment. https://t.co/TFfmSFWzsQ
- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 15, 2023
Had a very productive meeting with Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, the President-designate of @COP28_UAE. Our discussions focused on ways to further sustainable development. Highlighted India's contribution in this direction, in particular our emphasis on Mission LiFE. pic.twitter.com/E2jsdW8rCL
- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 15, 2023
🇮🇳🇦🇪 | Together in Climate Action.
- Arindam Bagchi (@MEAIndia) July 15, 2023
PM @narendramodi held a productive meeting with Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, President-designate of @COP28_UAE and Group CEO of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company.
Dr. Jaber briefed PM on the forthcoming COP-28. PM assured 🇮🇳's full support for 🇦🇪's... pic.twitter.com/DXOT2a8P5o
PM Modi In Abu Dhabi For Day-Long Visit https://t.co/WQjDSRobEx@Asankar reports pic.twitter.com/lsOI1EZqL5
- NDTV (@ndtv) July 15, 2023
Grateful to Crown Prince HH Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan for welcoming me at the airport today. pic.twitter.com/3dM8y5tEdv
- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 15, 2023
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Abu Dhabi today on a day-long visit to the UAE during which he will meet UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and review the burgeoning bilateral ties between the two strategic partners.
Landed in Abu Dhabi. I look forward to the deliberations with HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, which will further deepen India-UAE cooperation. @MohamedBinZayed pic.twitter.com/l3alPoKjXK
- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 15, 2023