India-UAE share vibrant relationship as PM Modi caps off tour

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on Saturday to a ceremonial welcome. (Source: @MEAIndia/Twitter)
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PM Modi is seen here with the Crown Prince of UAE (Source: @MEAIndia/Twitter)
FOLLOW LIVE UPDATES Narendra Modi in UAE: 21st century is India’s millennium, says PM

In a gesture of warmth and goodwill, PM was personally received by Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and other members of the Royal family. UAE is a valued partner in an important region of the world, the MEA said. (Source: @MEAIndia/Twitter)
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Seen here is PM Modi with the Crown Prince of UAE on Saturday during a delegation-level meeting. (Source: @MEAIndia/Twitter)
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On the second day of his state-visit, PM Modi paid tributes to UAE soldiers. (Source: @MEAIndia/Twitter)
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PM Modi paid tributes to soldiers of UAE at Wahat Al Karama, meaning "Oasis of Dignity”, in Abu Dhabi. (Source: @MEAIndia/Twitter)
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PM Narendra Modi took a tour of Wahat-Al-Karama. (Source: @MEAIndia/Twitter)
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He also laid a wreath as a tribute to the brave soldiers at the venue (Source: @MEAIndia/Twitter)
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PM Modi also witnessed the laying of the foundation stone for the BAPS Swaminarayan temple on Abu Dhabi - Dubai highway. (Source: @MEAIndia/Twitter)
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This will be the first Hindu temple in Abi Dhabu. The Crown Prince of UAE has gifted land for this purpose, the MEA says. (Source: @MEAIndia/Twitter)
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PM Narendra Modi addressed the Indian community in UAE at the Dubai Opera House. (Source: @MEAIndia/Twitter)
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The Prime Minister arrived at the Opera House in Dubai with chants of 'Modi, Modi' ringing in the air. (Source: PIB_India/Twitter)
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The Indian diaspora in UAE is 3.3 million strong, according to the MEA. (Source: @MEAIndia/Twitter)
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"The 21st century is India's millennium," said PM. (Source: @MEAIndia/Twitter)
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"India's leap in World Bank's Ease of Doing Business rankings from 142 to 100 is unprecedented. But we are not satisfied at this, we want to do better. We will do whatever it takes to make it possible," said PM Modi. (Source: @MEAIndia/Twitter)
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I thank the gulf countries which provided almost 30 Lakh people from India a home like environment, away from home, here: PM Narendra Modi in Dubai (Source: PIB_India/Twitter)
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PM Modi delivering his address at the Opera House. Next to him is a model of the Hindu temple proposed in Abu Dhabi. (Source: PIB_India/Twitter)
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On GST and demonetisation, the Prime Minister said, “When a change has to be brought about, there will be difficulties.” He assured the community that the “country is changing.” (Source: PIB_India/Twitter)
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The Prime Minister recieved a standing ovation for his address. (Source: PIB_India/Twitter)
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