PM Modi embarks on one-day visit to UAE after concluding G7 Summit in Germany
India Today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday left for a one-day visit to the UAE after attending the G7 summit in Germany on the sidelines of which he met several world leaders.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday embarked on a one-day visit to the UAE after the G7 summit concluded in Munich, Germany.
“PM @narendramodi concludes his visit to Germany for the G7 Summit, wrapping up two days of productive discussions on sustainable solutions to global challenges, PM Modi now emplanes for Abu Dhabi for a brief stopover before reaching New Delhi,” the Ministry of External Affairs tweeted.
PM @narendramodi concludes his visit to Germany for the G7 Summit, wrapping up two days of productive discussions on sustainable solutions to global challenges.PM Modi now emplanes for Abu Dhabi for a brief stopover before reaching New Delhi. pic.twitter.com/QVJqO2ThRk
In a special gesture, Prime Minister Modi will be in Abu Dhabi to convey his personal condolences on the passing away of Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the former UAE President and Abu Dhabi ruler, who had been in office since 2004. He died at the age of 73 after a prolonged illness on May 13.
During a special briefing ahead of the PM’s visit on June 24, India’s foreign secretary, Vinay Kwatra said, “The Prime Minister will be travelling to the United Arab Emirates on June 28 to pay personal condolences on the passing away of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nayhan, the former UAE president and Abu Dhabi Ruler. At the same time, this will be the Prime Minister's first meeting with His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nayhan since his election as the new President of the UAE and the Ruler of Abu Dhabi.”
