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Highlighting the UAE President’s consistent praise for the Indian diaspora, PM Modi recalled how Indian people came out in huge numbers to express gratitude to President Al Nahyan in Gujarat…reports Asian Lite News

Prime Minister Narendra Modi applauded UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan for acknowledging the significant contribution of Indians to UAE’s development.

PM Modi expressed gratitude for President Al Nahyan’s assurance and proactive measures to ensure the well-being of Indians in the UAE when the COVID pandemic struck.

Addressing the Indian diaspora at the ‘Ahlan Modi’ event, PM Modi said, “How much concern he (UAE President) has for you all, I also saw during Covid. When I said that we were trying to bring back the Indians from there due to the pandemic, he asked me not to worry. He took care of everyone and made all arrangements for vaccinations, alleviating my concerns. I really didn’t need to worry.”

Highlighting the UAE President’s consistent praise for the Indian diaspora, PM Modi recalled how Indian people came out in huge numbers to express gratitude to President Al Nahyan in Gujarat.

“Few days back, we came to Gujarat, when lakhs of people had gathered to welcome him by standing on both sides of the road. The public was thanking him for the way he takes care of Indians in UAE by keeping their concerns in mind,” he said.

He added, “Whenever I meet my brother Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, he praises you all very much. He praises your role in UAE’s progress. Even in this Zayed stadium, one can smell the sweat of Indians. I am glad that Emirates have made us a part of their family of all times.”

Prime Minister Narendra Modi told a gathering of the Indian diaspora in UAE that he has brought with him the fragrance of the soil where they were born and a message of 140 crore citizens of India that “Bharat is proud of you”.Speaking at the ‘Ahlan Modi’ event at Zayed Sports Stadium here, PM Modi said people from various regions of the UAE and different states of India have gathered at the venue and “everyone’s hearts are connected”.

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