UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrived in India on a short but high-profile visit on Monday, underscoring the deep and evolving partnership between New Delhi and Abu Dhabi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi personally received the UAE leader at the Palam Air Base, a gesture that reflected the warmth and closeness of ties between the two nations.
Calling him “my brother,” Prime Minister Modi shared photographs of the reception on social media, describing the visit as a symbol of the strong friendship between India and the UAE. He said he was looking forward to discussions with Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed. The Prime Minister welcomed the visiting President with a warm embrace, and both leaders travelled together in the same car from the airport to the venue of their meeting.
The visit assumes particular significance against the backdrop of rising tensions in West Asia. This is Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed’s third official visit to India since becoming President of the UAE.
Accompanying the UAE President is a high-level delegation that includes Dubai Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum; Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan; UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Special Affairs Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Presidential Adviser Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan, along with several ministers and senior officials.
