'World Looking At India As Viswa Bandhu': PM Modi At 'Ahlan Modi’ Event In Abu Dhabi

PM Modi In UAE: PM Modi earlier held bilateral talks with UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and thanked the latter for the construction of the BAPS Hindu Temple that will be inaugurated on Wednesday. During their meeting, several MoUs were also exchanged.

ABU DHABI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday addressed the much-anticipated ‘Ahlan Modi’ event at the Zayed Sports City Stadium in Abu Dhabi, UAE. While addressing the event, possibly one of the largest diaspora gatherings in recent times, PM Modi promised to make India a fully developed nation by 2047 and lauded the deep-rooted friendship between the two nations. PM Modi expressed profound gratitude towards the attendees hailing from various parts of the UAE and different states of India.

PM Modi also exuded confidence by saying that he will continue to accelerate the pace of development across the country in his third term. Ahead of PM Modi's speech, India's national anthem echoed through the arena.

Here Are The Highlights Of PM Modi's Speech In UAE:-

-Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets people gathered at the Zayed Sports Stadium in Abu Dhabi, UAE 

#WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets people gathered at the Zayed Sports Stadium in Abu Dhabi, UAE

#AhlanModi pic.twitter.com/LLd3HYmlL6

— ANI (@ANI) February 13, 2024

-PM concludes his speech.

-Today, India is being recognised for its mega infrastructure projects. India is being recognized as a vibrant tourism destination. India is being recognised as a big sports power. You will be proud to hear this. You know the digital revolution in India. Digital India is appreciated across the world. To ensure that people in UAE also get its benefit, we are making all efforts. We shared the RuPay card pack with the UAE...UPI is about to begin in UAE soon. With this, seamless payments will be possible between the UAE and Indian accounts: PM

-Today the world is looking at India as a 'Vishwa Bandhu'. Today India's voice is heard on every major platform of the world. Wherever there is a crisis, the name of India comes among the first countries to reach there. Today's strong India stands with its people at every step: PM

-Modi has given a guarantee that in his third term, India will become the third-largest economy. Modi ki guarantee yani guarantee pura hone ki guarantee, says PM

-Which country in the world reached Mars in the very first attempt? Our Bharat. Which country in the world reached the south pole of the moon? Our Bharat, says PM

-The country in the world whose economy is growing at a rapid pace? It's our Bharat. The world's largest milk producer is our Bharat. Which country in the world is the 2nd largest manufacturer? Our Bharat: PM

-Today, the goal of every Indian is to make India a developed country by 2047: PM

-Even today, the MoUs that were signed between us are taking forward this commitment. We are integrating our financial system. In the field of technology and innovation, the India and UAE partnership is strengthening continuously. In the area of community and culture, what India-UAE have achieved is a model for the world: PM

-More than 1.5 lakh Indian students are studying in UAE schools. Master's course was started at the IIT Delhi campus here last month and a new CBSE office will be opened soon in Dubai. These institutions will help provide the best education to the Indian community here: PM

-Today, UAE is India's third largest trade partner. Today, UAE is the seventh largest investor. Both countries are cooperating a lot in Ease of Living and Ease of Doing Business: PM

-"Our relation is that of talent, innovation and culture. In the past, we have re-energised our relations, in every direction. The two countries have walked together and have gone ahead together,'' says PM 

-"I am fortunate that the UAE has awarded me with its highest civilian award - The Order of Zayed. This honour is not just mine but that of the crores of Indians, of all of you," Says PM

-In 2015, when I presented to him (Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed) the proposal to build a temple in Abu Dhabi on behalf of all of you, he immediately said yes to it...now the time has come to inaugurate this grand (BAPS) temple." PM Modi

-This is my 7th visit to the UAE in the last 10 years. Brother Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed also came to receive me at the airport today...this makes him special. I am happy that we got the opportunity to welcome him four times in India. A few days ago he came to Gujarat and lakhs of people gathered on the streets to thank him: PM 

-I remember my first visit (to the UAE) in 2015 when it had been only some time since I came to the Centre. It was the first visit of an Indian PM to the UAE, after three decades. The world of diplomacy was new to me. At that time, I was welcomed at the airport by the then Crown Prince and today's President along with his five brothers. That warmth, the shine in their eyes - I can never forget that...That welcome was not for me alone but for the 140 crore Indians: PM

-"Modi-Modi" slogan is being raised by crowd at the 'Ahlan Modi' event in Abu Dhabi, UAE

#WATCH | "Modi-Modi" slogan being raised by people at the 'Ahlan Modi' event in Abu Dhabi, UAE pic.twitter.com/O0fxcjOe54 — ANI (@ANI) February 13, 2024

-Your energy is resounding, and I am overwhelmed by the love shown by all of you. I want to thank each and every one of you: PM Modi

-I have come to meet my family members. I have brought the fragrance of the soil where you were born and have brought the message of 140 crore people. The message is that Bharat is proud of you: PM tells the Indian diaspora

-Every breath in this stadium is saying India-UAE 'Dosti Zindabad' (Long live India-UAE friendship)," PM

-Today you have created history in Abu Dhabi. You all have come from various parts of the world but everyone’s heart is connected: PM 

-India's National anthem is being played ahead of the Ahlan Modi event at Zayed Sports City Stadium

-UK MP Priti Patel also joins 'Ahlan Modi' event in Abu Dhabi, calls it ''a celebration of diaspora''

-Incredibly honoured by the warm welcome from the Indian Community in Abu Dhabi today. The vibrancy of our diaspora never ceases to amaze me: PM Modi after meeting members of the Indian diaspora in Abu Dhabi

-PM Narendra Modi arrives at the Zayed Sports Stadium in Abu Dhabi, UAE for the 'Ahlan Modi' event. The PM will address the Indian diaspora here, shortly

#WATCH | PM Narendra Modi arrives at the Zayed Sports Stadium in Abu Dhabi, UAE for the 'Ahlan Modi' event.

PM will address the Indian diaspora here, shortly. pic.twitter.com/tASLXlNnNi — ANI (@ANI) February 13, 2024

-A huge crowd awaits PM Modi at Zayed Sports Stadium in Abu Dhabi for the ‘Ahlan Modi’ event

#AhlanModi event: PM Narendra Modi to shortly address the Indian diaspora at Zayed Sports Stadium in Abu Dhabi, UAE pic.twitter.com/2YAqu4laEX — ANI (@ANI) February 13, 2024

Abdulnasser Alshaali, the UAE’s Ambassador to India, emphasized the significance of PM Modi’s visit, describing it as "very important" for fostering stronger bilateral ties between the two nations. During his visit, Prime Minister Modi is slated to engage in discussions with President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, focusing on avenues to bolster and broaden their strategic partnership.

Inauguration of BAPS Hindu Temple

Adding to the significance of the visit, Prime Minister Modi will inaugurate the first Hindu temple, Bochasanwasi Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) Mandit, in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday. This inauguration underscores the growing cultural exchanges and religious tolerance between the two countries.

Shortly after his arrival here, Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan for the BAPS Hindu Temple that will be inaugurated tomorrow and said that it reflects his love and respect for India. The two leaders also held a bilateral meeting in Abu Dhabi, during which MoUs were exchanged.
He also thanked the UAE President for accepting his invitation to be the Chief Guest at the Vibrant Gujarat Summit in January.

"Brother, firstly, I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to you for your warm welcome...Whenever I come to UAE, I have always felt as if I have come to my own home, to meet with the members of my own family," PM Modi said during the bilateral meeting. 

Expressing gratitude for the BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi, PM Modi said that this couldn't have been possible without his love and support. "I consider the construction of BAPS temple here as a reflection of your love for India and your vision for the bright future of UAE. This couldn't have been possible without your support. During our first meeting, I had just put up a simple request for you to look into it and you took a prompt decision, asking me to 'Put your finger on any piece of land, you will get it'. Perhaps, this level of love and trust showcases the unique relationship," PM Modi said.

Earlier, upon his arrival at the airport, PM Modi was welcomed by UAE President Al Nahyan. The two leaders shook hands and hugged each other. "Immensely grateful to my brother, HH @MohamedBinZayed, for taking the time to receive me at Abu Dhabi airport. I look forward to a productive visit which will further strengthen the friendship between India and UAE," said PM Modi in a post on X.

PM Modi will be in the UAE from February 13-14 after which he will proceed to Doha.