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Sheikh Khaled pays homage to Gandhi, plants sapling at Raj Ghat

India and the UAE share a multifaceted relationship, of which sustainability partnership forms a key pillar….reports Asian Lite News

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled Bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Monday planted an amaltas (Cassia fistula) sapling at Rajghat, becoming the third-generation leader from the UAE’s ruling family to do so.

This marks the first time in the history of Rajghat that three generations of leaders from a single nation have planted trees honouring the legacy of Mahatma Gandhi, signifying the deep-rooted and growing relationship between the India and the UAE.

Further, in a post on X, Ministry of External Affairs spokeperson Randhir Jaiswal stated, “In the footsteps of the Mahatma for a greener planet: Continuing a historic tradition, Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, planted a sapling at Rajghat today, highlighting the India-UAE sustainability connect and Mahatma’s universal teachings.”

Jaiswal also wrote, “He is the third generation leader from the UAE to plant a sapling at Rajghat. Earlier, former Prez Sheikh Zayed and Prez @mohamedbinzayed had planted saplings here.”

India and the UAE share a multifaceted relationship, of which sustainability partnership forms a key pillar. This special bond is highlighted through a unique tradition of tree planting by UAE leaders at Rajghat in New Delhi.

In 1992, Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the founding father of the UAE, planted an Amaltas (Cassia Fistula) sapling during his visit to India.

In 2016, his son, Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the current President of UAE, continued this tradition by planting a Molshri (Mimusops Elengi) sapling.

Earlier on Monday, Sheikh Khaled paid homage homage to Mahatma Gandhi and laid a wreath at Rajghat. He also signed the visitors book at Rajghat.

Sheikh Khaled Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan visited Rajghat after his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The two leaders discussed the multi-faceted relations between India and the UAE.

Taking to X, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated, “India-UAE ties taking greater strides! PM @narendramodi met with HH Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi today. The two leaders discussed the multifaceted India – UAE relations and avenues to broaden the comprehensive strategic partnership to new and emerging areas.”

Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and other officials were present in the meeting. (ANI)

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