From Modi’s 'guarantee' to 'long live Bharat-UAE friendship': 10 things PM Modi said at Ahlan Modi event

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Indian Prime Minister came as the relations between both nations are at an all-time high with trade reaching over $85 billion in 2022-23. Among the Gulf nations, UAE has the largest Indian expatriate community with 3.5 million Indian nationals living in the country. 1.

Beginning his address, PM Modi expressed gratitude towards the members of the Indian diaspora who belonged to various states of India. "You have scripted history by coming in such large numbers here. You may have come from different parts of UAE and from different states of India, but everyone's hearts are connected," PM Modi said.

2. PM Modi said that this is the time to hail the long-standing partnership between India and UAE. His remarks drew a cheer of ‘Modi-Modi’ from the Indian crowd, which showcased the approval of his idea and the popularity of the Indian Prime Minister.

"This is the time to hail the friendship between India and the UAE. In this historic stadium, every heartbeat echoes the same sentiment- Long live Bharat-UAE friendship," PM Modi said. 3.

While touching an emotional note, PM Modi said he brought the fragrance of the soil where the members of the Indian diaspora were born and said Bharat is proud of them. “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 Modi told the Indian diaspora. 4. While remembering his first visit to the UAE in 2015, the Prime Minister praised the members of royalty and said he can never forget the warmth with which he was received at the airport by the then Crown Prince and today's President along with his five brothers.