“Very proud of our diaspora,” says PM Modi ahead of ‘Ahlan Modi’ event

PM Modi will be in the UAE on a two-day official visit beginning today. This will be his seventh visit to the UAE since 2015 and the third in the last eight months

Ahead of the mega 'Ahlan Modi' event in Abu Dhabi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed that he is proud of the Indian diaspora and their efforts to deepen India's engagement with the world.

The Prime Minister further emphasised that he looks forward to being among the Indian diaspora in the UAE at the Ahlan Modi programme.

Sharing his excitement on his social media X, PM stated, "We are very proud of our diaspora and their efforts to deepen India's engagement with the world. This evening, I look forward to being among UAE's Indian diaspora at the #AhlanModi programme! Do join this memorable occasion."

PM Modi will be in the UAE on a two-day official visit beginning today. This will be his seventh visit to the UAE since 2015 and the third in the last eight months.

The enthusiasm of the Indian diaspora has been overwhelming, prompting organisers to close registrations last week as the number of attendees surpassed 65,000.

The Indian expatriate community of approximately 3.5 million is the largest ethnic community in the UAE, constituting roughly about 35 per cent of the country's population.

The Ahlan Modi event will showcase India's rich cultural diversity with an exhibition featuring over 700 artists. Over 150 Indian community groups will actively participate with a focus on regional diversity and the integration of thousands of blue-collar workers from across the emirates.

During the visit, the Prime Minister is expected to hold bilateral meetings with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The two leaders will discuss ways to further deepen, expand and strengthen the strategic partnership between the countries and exchange views on regional and international issues of mutual interest.

(With agency inputs)