'I have come to meet my family': PM Modi at 'Ahlan Modi' event in Abu Dhabi

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Narendra Modi on Tuesday told the Indian diaspora at the 'Ahlan Modi' event in Abu Dhabi that he has come to meet his family members in the gulf country, adding that he has brought the fragrance of the soil where they were born. The Indian prime minister, who was addressing the Indian diaspora at Sheikh Zayed Stadium said that he has brought the message of 140 crore brothers and sisters of the country where they (the Indian diaspora) were born and the message is that India is proud of them, they are the pride of Bharat. Thanking UAE's President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan for the warmth and hospitality extended to him, the prime minister said India-UAE relations reaching unprecedented heights, and both the countries are partners in each others' progress.

“What India and UAE have achieved in community and cultural relations is a model for the world," PM Modi said. The Indian prime minister further said, “It is my pleasure that UAE honoured me with the 'Order of Zayed', its highest civilian award. This honour is not just mine, but crores of Indians.

Whenever I meet Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed, he praises you all Indians. He appreciates your role in the development of UAE." Speaking about a developed India by 2047, the prime minister said, “Today, the goal of every Indian is to make India a developed country by 2047. What is that country whose economy is progressing rapidly? Our India...Which country has the world's third-largest start-up ecosystem? Our India.

Which country reached Mars in its very first attempt? Our India. Which country reached the lunar south pole? Our India. Which country made the record of launching 100 satellites simultaneously? Our India.