PM Modi Reaches UAE, Marks The Beginning Of Five-Nation Visit

Abu Dhabi : Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in the UAE on Friday, marking the beginning of a five-nation visit that will also include the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway and Italy. Modi landed in Abu Dhabi in the afternoon, where he was welcomed by UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. After his arrival, he was given a guard of honor.

During his stay in Abu Dhabi, Modi is expected to hold talks with the president and the talks are expected to focus on the India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and the rapidly evolving situation in West Asia.

Energy security is likely to be a central theme of discussions as India watches growing instability in the Gulf region amid concerns over oil supplies and maritime trade routes.