What PM Modi said about his visit to UAE, Qatar ahead of departure

The United Arab Emirates and Qatar wait for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit that begins on Tuesday. PM Modi will be travelling to the UAE on an Official Visit from 13-14 February and to Qatar from 14-15 February.Ahead of leaving New Delhi, PM Modi in his departure statement said this will be his seventh visit to the UAE and second visit to Qatar since 2014."Over the last nine years, our cooperation with UAE in diverse sectors such as trade and investment, defence and security, food and energy security and education has grown manifold. Our cultural and people-to-people connect is stronger than ever," the Prime Minister said.'Look forward to meet UAE President'Prime Minister Modi said he is looking forward to meeting the President of UAE, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, in Abu Dhabi and holding wide-ranging discussions on taking forward our Comprehensive Strategic Partnership."I had the privilege of hosting His Highness recently in Gujarat, where he was the Chief Guest at the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2024," PM Modi said.PM Modi to attend World Government SummitThe Prime Minister further said at the invitation of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, PM and Defence Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, he would be addressing the gathering of world leaders at the World Government Summit in Dubai on 14 February.Also Read: PM Modi says he looks forward to being among UAE's Indian diaspora during Ahlan Modi event"My discussions with Prime Minister His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid on the margins of Summit will focus on strengthening our multifaceted ties with Dubai," PM Modi said.The Indian Prime Minister will be participating in the World Government Summit as the Guest of Honour.PM Modi to inaugurate first Hindu Mandir in Abu DhabiPrime Minister Modi said during his visit, he will be inaugurating the first Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi. "The BAPS temple will be an enduring tribute to the values of harmony, peace and tolerance, which both India and the UAE share," he said."I will address the members of the Indian Community from all the Emirates of the UAE at a special event in Abu Dhabi," PM Modi said.PM Modi on QatarPM Modi said he is looking forward to meeting Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Amir in Qatar, under whose leadership the country continues to witness tremendous growth and transformation."I am also looking forward to meeting other high dignitaries in Qatar," PM Modi said.The Prime Minister concluded his departure statement by saying India and Qatar enjoy historically close and friendly relations."In recent years, our multifaceted ties have continued to deepen in all spheres including high level political exchanges, growing trade and investment between two countries, strengthening of our energy partnership, and cooperation in culture and education. The presence of over 800,000 strong Indian community in Doha is a testament to our strong people-to-people ties," PM Modi added.