Modi in UAE: PM continues ‘selfie diplomacy’

He also posed for a selfie, flashing a smile with the sheikhs during his visit, the first to the UAE by an Indian premier in 34 years.

“Memorable moments recorded for posterity. PM @narendramodi takes a selfie & writes about the visit in the Guest Book,” External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Vikas Swarup tweeted.

With HH Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan & HE Dr. Anwar Gargash at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. #Selfie pic.twitter.com/rk33ZOlOuS

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 16, 2015

The Prime Minister, who has a penchant for selfies, has clicked them in the past with several leaders and the ‘selfie diplomacy’ has emerged as an integral part of his overseas trips.

Memorable moments recorded for posterity. PM @narendramodi takes a selfie & writes about the visit in the Guest Book. pic.twitter.com/Ze1RpoWVfI

— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) August 16, 2015

During his May visit to China, he clicked one with his Chinese counterpart Li Keqiang.

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In April, he had clicked a selfie with Indian students who gathered around him during his visit to the French Space Agency.

Last year, during his trip to Australia, Modi posted a selfie with his “friend” and Australian counterpart Tony Abbott.