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India Stands Shoulder-to-Shoulder with UAE: PM Modi in Bilateral Meet

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaffirmed India's strong support for the UAE during talks with President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. He condemned attacks on the UAE and praised the leadership's restraint and wisdom. Modi emphasized the importance of dialogue and diplomacy for regional stability. He also highlighted the growing significance of the India-UAE comprehensive strategic partnership.

Key Points: PM Modi Reaffirms India’s Support for UAE During Bilateral Meet

  • PM Modi calls UAE his "second home"
  • Condemns attacks on UAE
  • Praises UAE leadership’s restraint and wisdom
  • Emphasizes dialogue and diplomacy for West Asia peace
  • Highlights growing importance of India-UAE strategic partnership
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"India stands shoulder-to-shoulder with UAE in every situation": PM Modi during bilateral meet with President Zayed Al Nahan

PM Modi says India stands shoulder-to-shoulder with UAE amid regional instability, praises UAE leadership’s restraint, and highlights strategic partnership.

"India stands shoulder-to-shoulder with UAE in every situation - PM Narendra Modi"

Abu Dhabi, May 15

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday reaffirmed India's strong support for the United Arab Emirates during the talks with the UAE President, Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, stressing that New Delhi stands "shoulder-to-shoulder" with Abu Dhabi amid growing regional instability in West Asia.

Addressing the UAE leadership during the meeting, PM Modi described the UAE as his "second home" and thanked the Emirati side for the warm reception extended to him.

"I express my heartfelt gratitude for this warm welcome. And as you said, I have come to my second home," PM Modi said, adding that the escort provided by UAE Air Force aircraft during his arrival was "a matter of pride for the people of India."

The Prime Minister also thanked the UAE leadership for expressing condolences over the recent natural disaster in Uttar Pradesh and said he had been personally eager to meet the UAE president. "We strongly condemn the attacks on the UAE. The way the UAE has been targeted is unacceptable in any way," PM Modi stated during the talks.

Praising the UAE leadership's handling of the situation, PM Modi said, "In these difficult circumstances, the restraint, courage, and wisdom you have shown are highly commendable."

He also welcomed efforts under the UAE leadership to maintain "national unity, security, and regional integrity."

PM Modi expressed appreciation to the UAE government and the royal family for supporting the Indian community living in the Gulf nation during difficult times.

"I express my heartfelt gratitude to the UAE government and especially the Royal Family for their concern and care for the Indian community living in the UAE during these difficult times, treating them like members of their own family," he said.

Referring to the broader regional situation, PM Modi said the impact of the ongoing conflict in West Asia was being felt globally and reiterated India's support for diplomacy and dialogue.

"India has always prioritized dialogue and diplomacy for solving problems," he said, while emphasizing that keeping the Strait of Hormuz "free, open, and safe" remained a top priority.

"Adhering to international laws is essential in this regard," PM Modi added.

The prime minister also underlined the growing importance of the India-UAE comprehensive strategic partnership. "In the current situation, the importance of the India-UAE strategic partnership has increased manifold," he said.

PM Modi noted that both countries had agreed during the UAE president's January visit to India to "qualitatively upgrade" bilateral cooperation and said "remarkable progress" had already been achieved across sectors in a short period of time.

"In the coming times, we will continue to move forward together in every field," PM Modi said, reiterating India's readiness to cooperate with the UAE in efforts aimed at restoring peace and stability in the region.

- ANI

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Priyanka N
The way PM Modi spoke about the UAE's restraint and wisdom in handling regional instability is exactly the kind of mature diplomacy India needs. We need more such strong partnerships, especially when the Middle East is in flames. The Strait of Hormuz being open is crucial for our energy security. Well done!
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Aditya G
While I appreciate the sentiment, I'm a bit skeptical about the "second home" rhetoric. As an Indian, I want to see concrete outcomes - more jobs for our youth, better trade deals, and lower oil prices. All this talk is good, but let's see some real benefits reach the common man in India. The common citizen is still struggling with inflation at home. 😕
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Meera T
I really appreciate the way PM Modi thanked the UAE for their care of our Indian community there. So many families have loved ones working in the Gulf, and knowing they are treated like family brings immense relief. This is what strong diplomacy looks like - it touches real lives. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳
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Siddhartha F
The global situation is indeed volatile, and India's stance on dialogue and diplomacy is the right approach. However, I feel the article glosses over the fact that PM is also subtly criticizing the attacks on UAE by certain groups. That's smart geopolitics. But I worry about over-commitment - we should avoid getting dragged into regional conflicts. Our focus should remain on economic growth first.
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Ravi K
"Shoulder-to-shoulder" - very powerful words from PM Modi. UAE has been a reliable partner for decades. From energy cooperation to hosting

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