<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to embark on a crucial visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) this week as part of his broader diplomatic tour that will see him travel to France.</p>

<p>The PM will be in France on July 13 and will be the chief guest at the Bastille Day parade.</p>

<p>The UAE visit marks PM Modi's fifth trip to the Gulf country since assuming office in 2014 and underscores the growing significance of the bilateral relationship between the two nations.</p>

<p>He has been to UAE in June 2022, August 2019, February 2018, and August 2015.</p>

<p>During his previous visit in June 2022, Prime Minister Modi met Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the President and ruler of Abu Dhabi, to express condolences on the passing of former President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan.</p>

<p>This gesture showcased the deepening personal rapport between the leaders and their commitment to further enhancing ties between India and the UAE.</p>

<p>The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) signed between India and the UAE last year has played a pivotal role in boosting bilateral trade.</p>

<p>Over the past year, the agreement has had a significant impact on India's exports to the UAE, both in terms of oil and non-oil products. The trade volume between the two nations has reached historic highs, surging from $72.9 billion in the fiscal year 2021-2022 to $84.5 billion in the fiscal year 2022-2023, marking a remarkable year-on-year increase of 16 per cent.</p>

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<p>In addition to economic cooperation, defence interaction between India and the UAE has witnessed steady growth. Regular exchanges at the highest levels, including service chiefs, functional-level engagements, and military education exchanges, have further strengthened bilateral defence cooperation.</p>

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<p>Both countries have regularly conducted joint naval exercises and port calls, fostering mutual trust and camaraderie among their armed forces. An annual defence dialogue provides a platform to discuss and enhance security and defence cooperation between India&nbsp;and&nbsp;the&nbsp; UAE.</p>

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to embark on a crucial visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) this week as part of his broader diplomatic tour that will see him travel to France.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to embark on a crucial visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) this week as part of his broader diplomatic tour that will see him travel to France. The PM will be in France on July 13 and will be the chief guest at the Bastille Day parade. The UAE visit marks PM Modi's fifth trip to the Gulf country since assuming office in 2014 and underscores the growing significance of the bilateral relationship between the two nations. He has been to UAE in June 2022, August 2019, February 2018, and August 2015. During his previous visit in June 2022, Prime Minister Modi met Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the President and ruler of Abu Dhabi, to express condolences on the passing of former President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan. This gesture showcased the deepening personal rapport between the leaders and their commitment to further enhancing ties between India and the UAE. The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) signed between India and the UAE last year has played a pivotal role in boosting bilateral trade. Over the past year, the agreement has had a significant impact on India's exports to the UAE, both in terms of oil and non-oil products. The trade volume between the two nations has reached historic highs, surging from $72.9 billion in the fiscal year 2021-2022 to $84.5 billion in the fiscal year 2022-2023, marking a remarkable year-on-year increase of 16 per cent. Also read | India: Video shows ‘Doomsday’ shelf cloud formation over Haridwar. What is it? In addition to economic cooperation, defence interaction between India and the UAE has witnessed steady growth. Regular exchanges at the highest levels, including service chiefs, functional-level engagements, and military education exchanges, have further strengthened bilateral defence cooperation. Also read | Do you know which countries have world’s strongest military? This is where India stands Both countries have regularly conducted joint naval exercises and port calls, fostering mutual trust and camaraderie among their armed forces. An annual defence dialogue provides a platform to discuss and enhance security and defence cooperation between India and the UAE. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit UAE this week

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in United Arab Emirates capital Abu Dhabi on the second leg of his three-nation tour.</p>

<p>PM Modi, who was given a ceremonial reception in Abu Dhabi, met the crown prince Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan at the presidential palace.</p>

<p>PM Modi thanked the crown prince on Twitter. He wrote that his visit included a &quot;wide range of programmes&quot; which would have a positive impact on India&#39;s ties with the UAE.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Reached UAE. This visit includes a wide range of programmes which will have a positive impact on India-UAE ties. I thank HH Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan for the special gesture of receiving me. <a href="https://twitter.com/MohamedBinZayed?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MohamedBinZayed</a> <a href="https://t.co/O13IdzIG4P">pic.twitter.com/O13IdzIG4P</a></p>
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<p>&quot;We warmly welcome our state guest and valued friend, the Indian Prime Minister H.E.@narendramodi to the UAE. His visit reflects our longstanding historical ties and is a testament to our friendly bilateral relationship,&quot; Mohammed Bin Zayed tweeted.</p>

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<p>The crown prince and PM Modi held delegation-level talks. Five government to government Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) were signed between the two countries in the presence of the two leaders in the fields of&nbsp;energy sector, railways, manpower and financial services.</p>

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<p>PM Modi will also witness the foundation stone-laying ceremony for the first Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi, home to over three million people of Indian origin.</p>

<p>The Indian prime minister is scheduled to address the Indian community tomorrow in Dubai. He will also deliver a keynote address at the World Government Summit in Dubai where India is a guest of honour this year.<br />
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This is PM Modi&#39;s second visit to the UAE after his 2015 trip to the country.</p>

<p>&quot;The first Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi will come up on 55,000 square metres of land and the groundbreaking ceremony on Sunday will be a historic event,&quot; said Indian Ambassador to the UAE Navdeep Singh Suri.</p>

<p>Earlier in the day, <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/pm-modi-arrives-in-palestine-on-a-historic-visit-32399">PM Modi visited Palestine&#39;s Ramallah</a>, becoming the first Indian prime minister to visit the country. He signed six MoUs&nbsp;with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and reaffirmed India&#39;s support to the Palestinian cause.</p>

<p>The prime minister&#39;s next stop will be Muscat which he will visit on February 11, before returning to Delhi the following day.</p>


This is PM Modi's second visit to the UAE after his 2015 trip to the country

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in United Arab Emirates capital Abu Dhabi on the second leg of his three-nation tour. PM Modi, who was given a ceremonial reception in Abu Dhabi, met the crown prince Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan at the presidential palace. PM Modi thanked the crown prince on Twitter. He wrote that his visit included a "wide range of programmes" which would have a positive impact on India's ties with the UAE. Reached UAE. This visit includes a wide range of programmes which will have a positive impact on India-UAE ties. I thank HH Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan for the special gesture of receiving me. @MohamedBinZayed pic.twitter.com/O13IdzIG4P — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 10, 2018 × "We warmly welcome our state guest and valued friend, the Indian Prime Minister H.E.@narendramodi to the UAE. His visit reflects our longstanding historical ties and is a testament to our friendly bilateral relationship," Mohammed Bin Zayed tweeted. We warmly welcome our state guest and valued friend, the Indian Prime Minister H.E. @narendramodi to the UAE. His visit reflects our longstanding historical ties and is testament to our friendly bilateral relationship. pic.twitter.com/NDn4GctynI — محمد بن زايد (@MohamedBinZayed) February 10, 2018 × The crown prince and PM Modi held delegation-level talks. Five government to government Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) were signed between the two countries in the presence of the two leaders in the fields of energy sector, railways, manpower and financial services. Abu Dhabi: Delegation level talks led by PM Narendra Modi and the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan #UAE pic.twitter.com/Dy43aKJPxe — ANI (@ANI) February 10, 2018 × PM Modi will also witness the foundation stone-laying ceremony for the first Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi, home to over three million people of Indian origin. The Indian prime minister is scheduled to address the Indian community tomorrow in Dubai. He will also deliver a keynote address at the World Government Summit in Dubai where India is a guest of honour this year. This is PM Modi's second visit to the UAE after his 2015 trip to the country. "The first Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi will come up on 55,000 square metres of land and the groundbreaking ceremony on Sunday will be a historic event," said Indian Ambassador to the UAE Navdeep Singh Suri. Earlier in the day, PM Modi visited Palestine's Ramallah, becoming the first Indian prime minister to visit the country. He signed six MoUs with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and reaffirmed India's support to the Palestinian cause. The prime minister's next stop will be Muscat which he will visit on February 11, before returning to Delhi the following day.

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit UAE this week

PM Modi arrives in Abu Dhabi, given ceremonial reception