‘India stands shoulder-to-shoulder with UAE in every situation’: PM Modi during bilateral meet with President Zayed Al Nahan

May 15, 2026 2:38 PM

‘India stands shoulder-to-shoulder with UAE in every situation’: PM Modi during bilateral meet with President Zayed Al Nahan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday reaffirmed India’s strong support for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) during talks with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, saying that New Delhi stands “shoulder-to-shoulder” with Abu Dhabi amid growing regional instability in West Asia. Addressing the UAE leadership, PM Modi described the UAE as his “second home” and thanked the Emirati side for the warm reception extended to him. He said the escort provided by UAE Air Force aircra...

UAE F-16 fighter jets escort PM Modi’s aircraft on arrival in Abu Dhabi

May 15, 2026 2:12 PM

UAE F-16 fighter jets escort PM Modi’s aircraft on arrival in Abu Dhabi

United Arab Emirates (UAE) F-16 jets escorted Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s aircraft as it entered UAE airspace. PM Modi landed in Abu Dhabi on Friday on the first leg of his visit. Following his arrival, the Pime Minister was accorded a guard of honour. In a post on X, Prime Minister Modi expressed gratitude for the warm reception and the special gesture extended by the UAE leadership. “I thank my brother HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, for the special gestur...