INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
NEW DELHI: Dubai's iconic Burj Khalifa was lit up with the Indian tricolour to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday.The
light-and-sound show at the Burj set the stage for PM Modi's arrival to the Gulf nation on an official visit.The skyscraper also showcased
his picture, followed by a text that read, "Welcome Honorable Prime Minister Narendra Modi."PM Modi began the last leg of his two-nation
tour as he arrived in Abu Dhabi earlier on Saturday for an official visit.PM Modi received a ceremonial welcome at the airport, following
which he met the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Khaled bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).Expressing his
gratitude for the warm welcome to the Gulf nation, PM Modi took to Twitter to post, "Grateful to Crown Prince HH Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed
bin Zayed Al Nahyan for welcoming me at the airport today."Prime Minister is also slated to meet with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed
Al Nahyan on critical bilateral issues.Just hours before Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates (UAE)
earlier on Saturday after concluding his two-day visit to France.PM Modi called his France visit "memorable", adding that it was more
remarkable as he participated in the Bastille Day celebrations
He also expressed gratitude to French President Emmanuel Macron and the people of France for their warmth and hospitality.During his two-day
visit to France, PM Modi participated in the Bastille Day celebrations as the Guest of Honour, on Friday
He visited France at the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron.(With agency inputs)
