Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Plants Sapling At Rajghat In Tribute To Mahatma Gandhi’s Legacy — IN PICS

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held wide-ranging talks with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan focusing on boosting overall strategic ties. (Image Source: X/@MEAIndia)

After holding talks with Modi, the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at his memorial Rajghat. (Image Source: X/@MEAIndia)

India and the UAE share a multifaceted relationship of which sustainability partnership forms a key pillar. This bond is highlighted through a unique tradition of tree planting by UAE leaders at Rajghat in New Delhi. (Image Source: PIB)

In 1992, Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the founding father of the UAE, planted an Amaltas (Cassia Fistula) sapling during his visit to India. (Image Source: PIB)

In 2016, his son, Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the current President of UAE, continued this tradition by planting a Molshri (Mimusops Elengi) sapling. (Image Source: PIB)

On September 9, 2024, Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled Bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan planted an Amaltas (Cassia Fistula) sapling, further strengthening this legacy. He is the third generation leader from UAE to plant a sapling at Rajghat. (Image Source: PIB)

This marks the first time in the history of Rajghat that three generations of leaders from a single nation have planted trees honouring the legacy of Mahatma Gandhi, signifying the deep-rooted and growing relationship between India and the UAE. (Image Source: PIB)

The UAE ranks among the top four foreign direct investors in India for 2022-23. Additionally, the Indian community in the UAE, with around 3.5 million members, is the largest expatriate group in the country. (Image Source: X/@MEAIndia)