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PM Modi's Warm Welcome for UAE President Amid West Asia Tensions

Prime Minister Narendra Modi personally welcomed UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan at the airport in New Delhi, highlighting their close personal rapport and the strong bilateral relationship. The UAE President's brief official visit, at PM Modi's invitation, is set for talks in the capital. The visit occurs against the backdrop of heightened tensions in West Asia and US efforts to form a committee for Gaza's administration. This marks the UAE leader's third official visit to India as President, underscoring the depth and frequency of engagement between the two nations.

Key Points: PM Modi Welcomes UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed

  • PM Modi's personal airport welcome
  • Focus on strengthening India-UAE ties
  • Visit amid West Asia tensions
  • Discussion on Gaza administration plan
  • Part of frequent high-level engagements
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"Welcome my brother": PM Modi receives UAE President upon latter's arrival in India

PM Modi personally receives UAE President in Delhi for talks on bilateral ties, coinciding with key developments in West Asia and Gaza.

"Went to the airport to welcome my brother... His visit illustrates the importance he attaches to a strong India-UAE friendship. - PM Narendra Modi"

New Delhi, January 19

Prime Minister Narendra Modi personally received the President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan who arrived in India on Monday for an official visit.

PM Modi went to the airport to personally welcome the UAE President, highlighting the close ties between the two leaders and the strong bilateral relationship between India and the UAE.

Taking to social media platform X, the Prime Minister said, "Went to the airport to welcome my brother, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE. His visit illustrates the importance he attaches to a strong India-UAE friendship. Looking forward to our discussions."

PM Modi also shared pictures with UAE President including one in which both the leaders were seen inside a car. Another photograph showed the two leaders enveloped in a hug.

The UAE President will be in India for an official visit amid heightened tensions in West Asia, as US President Donald Trump seeks to onboard leaders to the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza.

According to the Ministry of External Affairs, the visit is on the invitation of PM Modi and builds on the strong momentum generated by recent high-level exchanges, including the visit of Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi in September 2024, and the visit of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE and Crown Prince of Dubai in April 2025.

The visit coincides with developments in West Asia, where Trump is on the verge of initiating Phase 2 of the Gaza Peace Plan. As part of this phase, the United States is seeking to constitute a National Committee for the Administration of Gaza.

According to sources, the UAE President's visit to India will be brief and is expected to last around two hours.

His talks with Prime Minister Modi are scheduled to be held in the national capital this evening.

This will be Sheikh Mohamed's third official visit to India since assuming office as President of the United Arab Emirates, and his fifth visit to the country in the past decade, reflecting the frequency and intensity of high-level engagement between New Delhi and Abu Dhabi.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Good to see our leaders building strong partnerships. The UAE is a key partner for trade, energy, and security. Hope the discussions also focus on easing processes for Indian professionals and businesses in the Gulf.
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Aman W
While the warmth is nice, the visit is only two hours long? Seems more like a symbolic stopover. I hope substantive issues are discussed, especially with the Gaza situation in the background. We need clear foreign policy, not just photo-ops.
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Sarah B
The hug photo is quite powerful. It shows a genuine personal connection beyond formal diplomacy. In today's world, such relationships can help navigate complex issues like the ones in West Asia.
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Vikram M
Fifth visit in a decade! This shows how important the relationship is. From the I2U2 group to CEPA, this partnership is delivering results. Jai Hind!
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Kavya N
As someone with family in Dubai, I appreciate this. Strong ties mean better protection and opportunities for the huge Indian diaspora. Hope they also talk about reducing remittance costs and improving flight connectivity.

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