UAE President arrives in India on working visit

The UAE's President, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has arrived in the Indian state of Gujarat at the start of a working visit.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed Sheikh Mohamed upon his arrival at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad.

The two leaders led a roadshow from the airport, passing large crowds of people lining the streets and waving Emirati and Indian flags.

Sheikh Mohamed is scheduled to attend the 10th edition of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit to be held from January 10-12.

He will also hold discussions with Modi on ways to further build upon the strategic partnership between their countries.

#WATCH | UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrives in Gujarat's Ahmedabad to take part in the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit

PM Modi and UAE president will hold a roadshow in the city today pic.twitter.com/TmhkmevFja

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VIDEO | Visuals of the roadshow of PM Modi, accompanied by UAE President UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, from Ahmedabad Airport to Gandhinagar. pic.twitter.com/RIqHToQkW7

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