Pranab Mukherjee, Narendra Modi look on as Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan take photo from his mobile during the 68th Republic Day celebrations at Rajpath in New Delhi. PTI
New Delhi - UAE contingent opened the parade, with the participation of 149 soldiers.
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Published: Thu 26 Jan 2017, 7:54 AM
Last updated: Fri 27 Jan 2017, 12:46 AM
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, attended the celebration of India's 68th Republic Day Republic in New Delhi today, which was held at the official celebration area of Rajpath. Upon his arrival at the Presidential Palace, Mohamed bin Zayed, was received by Indian President Pranab Mukherjee, and both travelled in the official presidential motorcade to the celebration, where the Indian National Anthem was played and the Indian artillery fired a 21-gun salute.
A UAE Military Contingent opened the parade, with the participation of 149 soldiers from the country's Land, Navy, and Air Forces, along with the Presidential Guard, who were accompanied by a UAE Military Band of 35 personnel. The contingent was warmly received by the attending public. The UAE's participation was followed by parades of Indian contingents, which included infantry unit formations from the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force, as well as a series of tableaux depicting the social, cultural, economic and technological facets of India. WATCH LIVE:
India sends a civilized message to the rest of the world as its people - from diverse ethnicities, religions and sects - celebrate in unity. - ????? ???? ?? ???? (@MBZNews) January 26, 2017
10:30am
Republic Day is an example of how positive values propel nations into greatness. This is something that we in the UAE takes at heart. - ????? ???? ?? ???? (@MBZNews) January 26, 2017
"UAE's participation in Republic Day celebrations reflects the depth of our ties which are based on mutual respect & common interests" - ????? ???? ?? ???? (@MBZNews) January 26, 2017
10:10 am
Pakistan forces give Indian troops sweets at Wagah. Photos: ANI
Indian High School students perform at Republic Day celebrations (Shihab/Khaleej Times)
9:43am
Mohamed bin Zayed: I am very delighted and honored to share Republic Day celebrations with the Indian people. - ????? ???? ?? ???? (@MBZNews) January 26, 2017
9:40 am
Mohamed bin Zayed conveys Sheikh Khalifa and UAE's people greetings to the Indian people and government on the occasion of Republic Day. - ????? ???? ?? ???? (@MBZNews) January 26, 2017
9:35 am
Performers arrive for Republic Day celebrations at Indian High School. Photo by Shihab
Mohamed bin Zayed & India's President head in motorcade to Republic Day parade viewing stand. The UAE is participating in celebrations. - ????? ???? ?? ???? (@MBZNews) January 26, 2017
Modi greets countrymen on 68th Republic Day Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday greeted citizens on 68th Republic Day. "Republic Day greetings to everyone," Modi said in a tweet. 6:15 pm He is only the third Arab leader to attend India's Republic Day celebrations as Chief Guest. The other two Arab leaders are Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika in 2001 and the late King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia in 2006. The UAE delegation includes Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs, Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chief of the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince's Court, Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Dr. Anwar bin Mohammed Gargash, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Reem bint Ibrahim Al Hashemi, Minister of State for International Cooperation. Khaleej Times brings you the latest from India's capital.
3:30 pm (Wednesday)
UAE will join India in celebrating its 68th Republic Day with a spectacular illumination of the iconic Burj Khalifa with the colours of the Indian national flag. The visual expression of the tri-colours will underline the solidarity of the UAE and its people with India, with which the nation shares strong cultural and trade ties. The illumination will be held on January 25, a day prior to India's Republic Day, as well as on January 26. The LED show will be at 6:15pm, 7:15pm and 8:15pm on both days with The Dubai Fountain performance complementing the grand illumination.
14 agreements were signed by India and the UAE following delegation-level talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed.
List of agreements-Agreement on Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the Republic of India and the UAE -MoU between the Ministry of Defence of the Government of the Republic of India and the Ministry of Defence of the Government of UAE on cooperation in the field of Defence Industry -MoU between the Government of the Republic of India and the Government of the UAE on Institutional Cooperation on Maritime Transport -MOU between the Directorate General of Shipping, Republic of India and the Federal Transport Authority- Land and Maritime in the UAE on Mutual Recognition of Certificates of Competency as per the provisions of the Standards of Training, Certification and Watch-keeping Convention (STCW78) and amendments thereof -MoU between the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways of the Republic of India and the Federal Transport Authority, Land and Maritime of the UAE on Bilateral Cooperation in the Road Transport and Highways Sector -MOU between the Government of the Republic of India and the Government of UAE on cooperation in prevention and combating of human trafficking -MoU for the cooperation in the field of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and innovation between the Ministry of Economy of United Arab Emirates and Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MoSMSME) of the Republic of India -MoU between the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare of the Republic of India and the Ministry of Climate Change & Environment of UAE in agriculture and Allied sectors -MOU between the Government of the Republic of India and the Government of UAE on mutual exemption of entry visa requirements to the holders of Diplomatic, special and Official Passports -MoU between Prasar Bharati, India and Emirates News Agency (WAM), UAE for cooperation in programme exchange -MoU between the Ministry of Commerce and Industry of the Republic of India and the Ministry of Economy of United Arab Emirates on trade remedial measures to promote cooperation in areas of mutual interest. -Agreement on Oil Storage And Management between Indian Strategic Petroleum Reserves Limited and Abu Dhabi National Oil Company -MOU between National Productivity Council and Al Etihad Energy Services Co. LLC -MOU between National Security Council Secretariat of India & National Electronic Security Authority of the UAE
2:00 pm (Wednesday)
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed signs the visitors book at Hyderabad House in New Delhi.
Special scribe by a valued partner. H.H Mohammed Bin Zayed The Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi signs Visitors book in Hyderbad House pic.twitter.com/cD5smZ9ZbW - Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) January 25, 2017
1:00 pm (Wednesday)
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared the following press statement during the state visit of Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed.
Your Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, friends from the media, It gives me great pleasure to welcome to India a dear friend, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan . We are delighted that His Highness has come back to India on his second State visit. And, with his participation as our honoured Chief Guest in the Republic Day Celebrations tomorrow this visit is particularly special. Your Highness, I warmly recall our earlier meetings in August 2015, and in February last year. Our discussions were wide ranging covering the entire spectrum of our bilateral engagement. Personally, I benefitted immensely from your perspective of our partnership, your appreciation of our region and your world view. Your Highness, under your leadership, we have been successful in creating new synergies in our ties. We have shaped an ambitious roadmap of engagement to make our comprehensive strategic partnership purposeful and action oriented. The agreement that was exchanged just now has institutionalized this understanding. Friends, UAE is one of our most valued partners and a close friend in an important region of the world. I have just concluded very fruitful and productive discussions with His Highness. We particularly focused on implementation of various decisions taken during our last two meetings. We agreed to sustain the momentum of our relations in key areas, including energy and investments. Friends, We regard UAE as an important partner in India's growth story. I particularly welcome UAE's interest in investing in India's infrastructure sector. We are working to connect the institutional investors in UAE with our National Investment and Infrastructure Fund. I also shared with His Highness the interest of Indian companies to be a partner in infrastructure projects for the World EXPO 2020 in Dubai. UAE can benefit by linking with our growth in manufacturing and services. We can jointly tap abundant opportunities in our initiatives aimed at building digital economy, human capital and smart urbanization in India. We are also encouraging and facilitating business and industry of both countries to increase the quality and quantum bilateral trade. The agreement on trade remedies signed today would strengthen our trade partnership further. Our energy partnership, is an important bridge in our linkages. It contributes to our energy security. His Highness and I discussed ways to transform our energy ties in a strategic direction through specific projects and proposals. In this regard, long-term supply contracts and establishment of joint ventures in the energy sector can be beneficial avenues. Friends, Security and defence cooperation have added growing new dimensions to our relationship. We have agreed to expand our useful cooperation in the field of defence to new areas including in the maritime domain. The MoU on Defence Cooperation, signed earlier today, will help steer our defence engagements in the right direction. We also feel that our growing engagement in countering violence and extremism is necessary for securing our societies. Friends, His Highness and I believe that our closer ties are of importance, not just to both our countries. They are also of significance to the entire neighbourhood. Our convergence can help stabilize the region. And, our economic partnership can be a source of regional and global prosperity. We exchanged views on developments in West Asia and the Gulf, where both countries have a shared interest in peace and stability. We also discussed developments in our region, including Afghanistan. Our shared concern on growing threat from radicalism and terrorism to the safety and security of our people is shaping our cooperation in this space. Friends, UAE is home to around 2.6 million Indians. Their contributions are deeply valued both in India and in UAE. I expressed gratitude to His Highness for looking after the welfare of Indian nationals in UAE. I also thanked His Highness for allotting land for a temple for the Indian diaspora in Abu Dhabi. Friends, The success of our partnership owes greatly to the personal interest taken by His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of UAE and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed. Moving forward, our cooperation stands poised for a major take off. I am confident, Your Highness, that your visit will build on the strong gains and understanding of our previous interactions. And, shape its future framework marked by depth, drive and diversification of our partnership. In closing, I would like to thank His Highness for accepting my invitation to visit India. I wish him and all the delegation members a very pleasant stay in India. Thank you. Thank you very much.
12.15 am (Wednesday)
Mohamed bin Zayed and Narendra Modi issued joint statement in Delhi after a meeting focused on boosting bilateral ties. An umbrella agreement on elevating bilateral ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership was among the 14 agreements signed by India and the UAE following the delegation-level talks.
Delhi: Exchange of agreements take place, PM Modi and Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan present. pic.twitter.com/SdBkK9mUo2 - ANI (@ANI_news) January 25, 2017
I warmly recall our earlier meetings in August 2015, and in February last year. Our discussions were wide ranging: PM Modi pic.twitter.com/w4O8LFJ4WX - ANI (@ANI_news) January 25, 2017
We regard UAE as an important partner in India's growth story, we welcome UAE's interest in investing in India's infra sector: PM Modi pic.twitter.com/FedjwiBDV7 - ANI (@ANI_news) January 25, 2017
Security and defence cooperation have added growing new dimensions to our relationship, we have agreed to expand cooperation: PM Modi pic.twitter.com/f1nh2byuDv - ANI (@ANI_news) January 25, 2017
We also feel that our growing engagement in countering violence and extremism is necessary for securing our societies: PM Modi pic.twitter.com/eINLOveSdi - ANI (@ANI_news) January 25, 2017
11:20 am (Wednesday)
A meeting gets underway between Narendra Modi and Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed at Hyderabad House in New Delhi.
Delhi: Delegation level meeting underway between PM Modi and Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. pic.twitter.com/AATcHbaPC1 - ANI (@ANI_news) January 25, 2017
11:00 am (Wednesday)
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets Mohamed bin Zayed at Hyderabad House in New Delhi.
Delhi: PM Modi and Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan interact at the Hyderabad House Garden pic.twitter.com/bqOPakZzEI - ANI (@ANI_news) January 25, 2017
Delhi: PM Modi interacts with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan at the Hyderabad House Garden pic.twitter.com/VKsudVQp5D - ANI (@ANI_news) January 25, 2017
Delhi: Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan meets Prime Minister Narendra Modi at 7 Lok Kalyan Marg pic.twitter.com/Y4dInuXaV0 - ANI (@ANI_news) January 25, 2017
9:20 am (Wednesday)
Sheikh Mohamed visited the Raj Ghat, the memorial dedicated to Indian independence leader Mahatma Gandhi. The visit included the laying of a wreath, followed by a minute of silence and the ceremonial circling of the shrine, as well as the signing of a visitor's book. He also watered two trees of friendship at Lodhi Gardens -- one was planted by the late Shaikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the other Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed planted on his previous visit. Read: Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed's visit to Raj Ghat in 2016
Delhi: Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan signs visitor book, receives momento at Raj Ghat pic.twitter.com/dK6ZTDsPSH - ANI (@ANI_news) January 25, 2017
Delhi: Ceremonial reception for Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan at Rashtrapati Bhavan. pic.twitter.com/noHdhlfxvx - ANI (@ANI_news) January 25, 2017
Delhi: Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrives for ceremonial reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan. pic.twitter.com/i6KxksJLQy - ANI (@ANI_news) January 25, 2017
Delhi: PM Modi and President Pranab Mukherjee arrive at Rashtrapati Bhavan, ceremonial reception for Abu Dhabi Crown Prince to take place pic.twitter.com/7FIPsDDn4b - ANI (@ANI_news) January 25, 2017
3:40 pm (Tuesday)
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed was received at the airport by Modi and a number of senior government officials. Modi can be seen receiving him with the warm hug he is known for as he came out of the flight.
Tuesday's arrival in India marked his second visit to the country in less than a year (his most recent being in February 2016), and it was a visit he remarked as "very delightful". "I would like to seize this opportunity to convey the best wishes of the people and Government of the UAE to the Indian people and government on the occasion of 68th Republic Day. I thank the Indian people and their government for their warm welcome and I look forward to participating in Republic Day celebrations." The Abu Dhabi Crown Prince will lead Thursday's March in Delhi, and after being bestowed the honour of chief guest, he said: "I am filled with happiness as I share this historic occasion with Indian people".
Mohamed bin Zayed arrives in New Delhi on a state visit to India to take part as Chief Guest in Republic Day celebrations; received by PM - ????? ???? ?? ???? (@MBZNews) January 24, 2017
India & UAE share strong bonds of friendship & extensive cooperation. Looking forward to building on this & further cementing ties. @MBZNews - Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 24, 2017
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