Warm welcome: PM Modi greets UAE President Sheikh Mohammed with hug at airport as 2-hour India visit begins

New Delhi (The Uttam Hindu): United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrived in India on a brief visit on Monday evening. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, breaking protocol, personally welcomed him at the airport. During this visit, the two leaders displayed a striking chemistry. PM Modi welcomed Sheikh Mohammed with a warm embrace, pictures of which are now a topic of discussion on social media.

PM Modi wrote – Went to welcome my 'brother'

After welcoming the President, PM Modi shared a heartfelt message along with photos on social media. He wrote, "I went to the airport to welcome my brother, UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. His visit reflects the importance he attaches to the strong friendship between India and the UAE." The Prime Minister shared details of the meeting in Hindi and English, as well as Arabic, reflecting the depth of the personal relationship between the two leaders.

The tour is for only 2 hours, both the leaders left in the same car

This visit by the UAE President is very special and short. He is in India for just two hours and will return on Monday evening after meeting with PM Modi. Setting an example of friendship, PM Modi not only received him at the airport, but the two leaders also sat in the same car and left for the next meeting. Discussions continued between the two leaders in the car. This brief meeting is considered very important from a diplomatic perspective.