PM Modi's Aircraft Welcomed In UAE Airspace, F-16 Fighter Jets Escort Aircraft To Abu Dhabi Watch

(MENAFN- Live Mint) Prime Minister Narendra Modi's aircraft on Friday was escorted by United Arab Emirates (UAE)'s F16 fighter jets ahead of his arrival in Abu Dhabi. This comes on the heels of PM Modi's five-nation tour. As the Prime Minister embarked on 6-day tour on 15 May, UAE Air Force's Block 60 'Desert Falcon' fighters made a striking gesture of diplomatic honour as soon as PM Modi's plane entered the country's airspace.

BJP's official handle shared a video on X of the warm welcome, 75-year-old leader received,“In a striking gesture of diplomatic honor, UAE F-16 fighter jets escorted PM Modi's aircraft upon entering UAE airspace, underscoring the profound global respect and strengthening ties between the two nations.”

In the video, one can see F-16 fighter jets flying alongside Prime Minister's plane to escort and honour the leader upon his arrival.

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.5 QUESTIONS1Why were PM Modi's aircraft escorted by F-16 fighter jets in the UAE?⌵

PM Modi's aircraft was escorted by UAE's F-16 fighter jets as a striking gesture of diplomatic honor upon entering the country's airspace. This action underscored the profound global respect and strengthened ties between India and the UAE.

2What agreements were signed between India and UAE during PM Modi's visit?⌵

During PM Modi's visit, India and the UAE signed an Agreement on Framework for the Strategic Defence Partnership, an MoU on Strategic Petroleum Reserves, and an agreement on Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) supplies. An MoU on setting up a Ship Repair Cluster at Vadinar was also signed.

3What is the significance of the MoU on Strategic Petroleum Reserves between India and UAE?⌵

An MoU on Strategic Petroleum Reserves (SPR) establishes a framework for collaboration on building, maintaining, or storing emergency crude oil supplies. This acts as an energy safety net to stabilize supply chain disruptions and volatile global oil prices.

4What investments were committed by the UAE in India during PM Modi's visit?⌵

Investments worth $5 billion were announced by the UAE in Indian infrastructure, as well as in RBL Bank and Samman Capital during PM Modi's visit.

5What is the purpose of PM Modi's five-nation tour that included the UAE?⌵

PM Modi's five-nation tour, starting with the UAE, aimed to strengthen trade, investment, technology, and strategic cooperation with the Gulf region and Europe. Discussions focused on bilateral issues, energy cooperation, and regional and international matters of mutual interest.

PM Modi embarks on five-nation tour

PM Modi's made his first stop in Abu Dhabi where he was accorded a guard of honour. In the first leg of his five-nation visit, PM Modi is scheduled to meet UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The two leaders will old discussions on bilateral issues, with talks centred on energy cooperation, besides regional and international issues of mutual interest.

After UAE, PM Modi will visit Netherlands, Sweden, Norway and Italy. During Netherlands state visit between 15 and 17 May, he is scheduled to hold talks with Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten and meet King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima on several key sectors such as semiconductors, green hydrogen, innovation, defence and water management.

The Prime Minister will then visit Sweden on 17 May and hold bilateral talks with Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson before leaving a day later. The two leaders are also expected to jointly address the European Round Table for Industry along with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. Discussions are expected to be focussed around AI, emerging technologies, the green transition and resilient supply chains, ANI reported.

In Norway, PM Modi hold bilateral talks with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and participate in the 3rd India-Nordic Summit in Oslo on May 19. In this summit several key leaders of Denmark, Finland, Iceland and Sweden will also participate.

PM Modi will travel to Italy from 19 to 20 May In the final leg of the visit. He is scheduled to hold crucial discussions with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and President Sergio Mattarella. This visit is expected to focus on growing India-Italy cooperation in clean energy, defence and technology.

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