India-UAE exchange Eid message

New Delhi, May 26: Citing the occassion of Eid-ul-Fitr yesterday, PM Narendra Modi had a telephonic conversation with Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan yesterday and conveyed the festive greetings to the Government and people of the UAE.

 

During the conversation, both leaders expressed satisfaction about the effective cooperation between the two countries during the COVID-19 pandemic situation. "India-UAE cooperation has grown even stronger during the COVID-19 challenge", PM Modi said thanking the Crown Prince for the support extended to Indian citizens in UAE.

 

 

The Prime Minister also conveyed his best wishes for the good health and well-being of the Crown Prince, the Royal Family and the people of the UAE. "Conveyed Eid-ul-Fitr greetings to His Highness @MohamedBinZayed and the friendly people of UAE. Thanked him for the cooperation extended to Indian citizens in UAE. India-UAE cooperation has grown even stronger during the Covid-19 challenge", PM Modi tweeted meanwhile.

Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed and Modi are known to share a friendly rapport. When Modi took oath of office for a second term last year, the Adnoc Group headquarters in Abu Dhabi lit up with the Prime Minister's face. Later that year, he also received the Order of Zayed, the highest civil decoration of the UAE.

 

Modi also spoke to his Bangladesh counterpart, Sheikh Hasina. "Spoke to PM Sheikh Hasina to wish her and the friendly people of Bangladesh a happy & Eid-ul-Fitr," tweeted Modi. "We discussed the impact of cyclone Amphan and the present Covid-19 situation. Reiterated India's continued support to Bangladesh in this challenging time," Modi added.