Dubai: India’s Ministry of External Affairs on Tuesday announced a two-day visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the UAE next week.
A brief statement posted on the ministry’s website on Tuesday said: “At the invitation of His Highness General Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will pay an Official Visit to UAE on August 16-17.”
“The prime Minister will also meet with His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, during the visit,” it added.
The visit is expected to focus on energy, trade and security partnership between UAE and India. Modi’s predecessor, Manmohan Singh, had planned to visit the UAE twice but cancelled his travel plans due to domestic engagements.
Meanwhile, Modi is expected to visit a labour accommodation, in addition to his official engagements, and attend a public reception hosted by members of Indian community at Dubai Cricket Stadium on August 17.
The reception is expected to be similar to community events Modi addressed in the US, Canada, Australia and other countries he travelled since he was elected to office in May last year.
Tens of thousands of Indian expatriates are expected to attend the public reception for Modi at the stadium.
An official organising committee called Namo in Dubai has been set up to make arrangements and has launched a website, www.namoindubai.ae, to invite online registration for attending the event.
