PM Modi, UAE President Hold Roadshow in Ahmedabad; Several MoUs Signed Between Two Countries

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Tuesday evening conducted a roadshow in Ahmedabad. The two leaders were also present as several Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) were signed between their countries.

Before the roadshow held in Gujarat capital, PM Modi welcomed the UAE president at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport.

As both the leaders sat in the car, they waved at the people who had gathered in large numbers on both sides of the road to greet them.  Starting from the airport, the roadshow lasted for 15 minutes and ended at the Indira Bridge, covering a distance of around three kilometres.

Several banners were put up on the road to welcome the UAE president. From the bridge circle, both the dignitaries headed to their respective destinations in Gandhinagar, officials said.

The 10th edition of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit (VGGS) at the Mahatma Mandir Convention Centre in Gandhinagar is set to be inaugurated by PM Modi on Wednesday. The UAE president will be the chief guest for the event.

Earlier in the day, Modi held bilateral meetings with President of Timor-Leste Jose Ramos-Horta and Mozambique President Filipe Jacinto Nyusi, followed by a meeting with CEOs of top global corporations Mahatma Mandir in Gandhinagar. At around 3 pm, he inaugurated the Vibrant Gujarat Global Trade Show.

The VGGS is a global forum for business collaboration, knowledge sharing and strategic partnerships for inclusive growth and sustainable development. There are 34 partner countries and 16 partner organisations for this year’s summit, a press release said.

(with PTI inputs)