'PM Modi is a friend,' says Abu Dhabi Prince Mohammed bin Zayed
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PM Modi was received by the Prince and the members of the royal family at the Abu Dhabi airport
Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale, in a media briefing in Abu Dhabi, told reporters that Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has described Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a friend.
According to Gokhale, the prince also stated that Abu Dhabi is PM Modi's second home.
The Prince also noted that "the contribution of Indians in building the UAE is what every citizen of Abu Dhabi appreciates".
Prince Al Nahyan also shared that the "Indians with their hard work and trustworthiness have built this country. The Indian community can be trusted. Trust was the word used".
PM Modi was received by the Prince and the members of the royal family at the Abu Dhabi airport.
"The Prince of Abu Dhabi along with the members of the royal family were present at the airport to receive Prime Minister Modi. This is an exceptional honour, " noted Gokhale.
India and the UAE have also signed five Memorandums of Understanding (MoU)s in total.