New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi broke with protocol and received the crown prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, as he arrived in the capital on a three-day visit to India on Wednesday
According to CNN-IBN sources, it is learnt that counter-terrorism is going to be the focus of the bilateral talks as India is expecting UAE to enhance co-operation in fighting terror.
India wants UAE to ensure that its territory isn't used by anti-India groups and terrorists from Pakistan cannot seek shelter in UAE.
UAE has already deported several Indians suspected to be ISIS sympathisers. During Al Nahyan's three-day visit, his first to India, the two countries will discuss ways to enhance ties in a range of areas including energy, economy and security and are expected to sign a number of agreements in sectors like oil nuclear energy, IT, aerospace, railways and electronics.
"A special welcome for a special friend. PM @narendramodi personally receives HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan," tweeted the PMO with a photo of the two leaders shaking hands at the Palam Technical Airport.
Modi had visited UAE in August, 2015, the first by an Indian Prime Minister after a gap of 34 years, and Al Nahyan had received him at the Abu Dhabi airport.
"This is Sheikh Mohammed's 1st state visit to India & am glad he is visiting with his family," Modi said in a tweet.
"Sheikh Mohammed is a visionary leader. His visit will add new vigour and momentum to comprehensive strategic partnership between India & UAE," the Prime Minister added.
Al Nahyan, also the Deputy Supreme Commander of UAE armed forces, is accompanied by a power-packed delegation for his three-day trip till February 12 which includes several top ministers and over 100 business tycoons and CEOs of top companies.
With PTI Inputs.
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