Abu Dhabi’s prince Sheikh Mohamed Zayed Al Nahyan to be 2017 Republic Day parade Chief guest

New Delhi: Abu Dhabi’s prince Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan will be India Chief guest for 2017 Republic day parade. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday thanked the Crown Prince for accepting his invitation. "Thank you for very kindly agreeing to grace the 2017 Republic Day celebrations as the Chief Guest," he tweeted.

Thank you for very kindly agreeing to grace the 2017 Republic Day celebrations as the Chief Guest. https://t.co/UqnX6BJJdW

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 2, 2016

Mohamed bin Zayed replied to his tweet, saying: "I am pleased to join in your Republic Day celebrations, wishing your friendly country more progress and prosperity." Modi, in another tweet, said that the visit of the Crown Prince will give a "very strong boost to the vibrant India-UAE ties".