Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi meets PM Modi to strengthen India-UAE ties during historic visit

Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday (September 09) during his first official visit to India, aimed at strengthening ties between the two nations. Sheikh Khaled arrived in New Delhi on Sunday at the invitation of PM Modi for a two-day visit.

The two leaders held discussions at Hyderabad House, where PM Modi personally welcomed the Crown Prince. This marks a significant moment for India as it is the first time the country is formally interacting with the future generation of the UAE's leadership.

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) shared images of PM Modi greeting Sheikh Khaled, describing him as a "close friend." MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal tweeted, "A warm welcome for a close friend. PM Narendra Modi received Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi at Hyderabad House."