Burj Khalifa light up with Indian flag, UAE welcome PM Modi with light show
Dubai: Burj Khalifa light up with Indian flag as Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
In addition to displaying PM Modi’s photo and the words “Welcome Honorable Prime Minister Narendra Modi,” the Burj included a light and sound performance on Friday to prepare for his arrival in the Gulf nation on an official visit and later Burj Khalifa light up with Indian flag in way to show respect to PM Modi.
Burj Khalifa, a jumping skyscraper, is one of Dubai, United Arab Emirates’ prominent tourist destinations. As soon as PM Modi landed in Abu Dhabi earlier on Saturday for an official visit, the final phase of his two-nation journey got underway.
The Prime Minister arrived to a ceremonial greeting at the airport before meeting Sheikh Khaled bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Thankful to Crown Prince HH Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan for receiving me at the airport today, PM Modi posted on Twitter, “Grateful to Crown Prince HH Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan for welcoming me at the airport today.”The Prime Minister will discuss crucial bilateral issues with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan during his visit.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) said that its economic alliance with India “is a significant milestone in the history of both nations” only hours before Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in Abu Dhabi.
Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, the UAE’s Minister of State for Foreign Trade, stated in an interview that the UAE-India non-oil trade is anticipated to reach USD 100 billion annually by 2030.
Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi pointed out that the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the UAE and India was created to usher in a new age of opportunity and progress.
On February 18, 2022, India and the UAE signed the CEPA, which went into effect on May 1, 2022. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan signed the deal.
The PM ended his two-day visit to France early on Saturday and departed for the UAE.
PM Modi described his trip to France as “memorable,” adding that it was even more noteworthy because he took part in the Bastille Day festivities. He also thanked the French government, people, and President Emmanuel Macron for their generosity and kindness.
PM Modi attended the Bastille Day festivities on Friday as the Guest of Honor during his two-day trip to France. On the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron, he traveled to France.
Source – TOI