PM Modi Arrives in UAE To Discuss Bilateral Ties; To Receive Highest Civilian Award 'Order Of Zayed'

PM Modi's visit to the UAE capital Abu Dhabi is part of his three-nation tour to France, UAE and Bahrain.

Modi is on his visit to three countries from August 22 to 26.

New Delhi: After wrapping up his two-day France visit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday reached Abu Dhabi where he was welcomed by Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.  He will be receiving the 'Order of Zayed', the highest civilian decoration conferred by the UAE government. Modi's visit to the UAE capital Abu Dhabi is part of his three-nation tour to France, UAE and Bahrain. He successfully completed his France tour on Friday during which he held bilateral meetings with President Emmanuel Macron and premier Edouard Philippe. In an exclusive interview with Emirates News Agency WAM, Prime Mii=nister Modi said, “India finds a partner in the UAE to achieve its ambitious dream of achieving a USD five trillion economy.” "In this visit, I look forward to further strengthening our all-round cooperation. I also look forward to holding discussions with my brother His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed. I greatly admire his vision. I always find the exchange of views with him stimulating and energising," he explained. "Continuing the momentum of high-level exchanges PM  @narendramodi arrived in Abu Dhabi on the 2nd leg of his 3-nation tour. Tomorrow, PM will meet HH the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Mohammad bin Zayed Al Nahyan, receive the 'Order of Zayed' honour and launch the RuPay card," MEA spokesperson Raveesh Kumar tweeted. During his visit to the UAE, Modi will discuss bilateral, regional and international matters of mutual interest with the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and also formally launch RuPay card to expand the network of cashless transactions abroad. From Abu Dhabi, Modi will visit Bahrain where he will hold talks with King Shaikh Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and also witness the formal beginning of the re-development of the temple of Shreenathji -- the oldest in the Gulf region before returning to France on Sunday to attend the G7 Summit meetings. Modi's visit to Bahrain is significant as it will be the first visit of an Indian Prime Minister to the country. He would also meet and interact with the Indian diaspora during the visit. (with inputs from agencies)