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Prime Minister Narendra Modi is going to address the Indian community at the Dubai Cricket Stadium on Monday. Earlier in the day Modi held talks with Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum with a major focus on stepping up economic engagement in a range of sectors. Modi talked about investment climate in India as both leaders deliberated on ways to further boost trade ties while emphasising on taking forward the the overall relationship. [caption id=“attachment_2396142” align=“alignleft” width=“380”]
Narendra Modi in a file photo. PTI[/caption] Modi arrived in Dubai from Abu Dhabi on the second leg of his UAE visit. Sheikh Mohammed, who is also ruler of Dubai, accorded a warm welcome to Modi. Modi had arrived in Abu Dhabi on Sunday on a two-day visit, the first by an Indian Prime Minister in 34 years. Economic and commercial cooperation with the UAE is a key aspect of overall bilateral relationship. The traditionally close and friendly India-UAE bilateral relationship has evolved into a significant partnership in the economic and commercial sphere. Indians have emerged as important investors within the UAE and India as an important export destination for the UAE manufactured goods. India-UAE trade, valued at USD 180 million per annum in the 1970s has gone up to around USD 60 billion. India’s major import items from UAE include petroleum and petroleum products, precious metals, stones, gems, jewellery, minerals and chemicals. The two countries have been cooperating in the defence sector too. Addressing a group of investors at the Masdar City near Abu Dhabi, Modi said India has an immediate investment opportunity of USD 1 trillion and that his government will take urgent steps to address concerns of the businessmen from UAE and erase “deficit of 34 years”. The Prime Minister said all major global institutions such as IMF, World Bank and Moody’s agree that India is the world’s fastest growing economy and it has huge development potential. With PTI inputs
Live: Modi takes veiled dig at Pakistan in Dubai, wants world to unite against terrorism
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is going to address the Indian community at the Dubai Cricket Stadium on Monday. Get live updates here.
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Have set up fund to get legal help to NRIs, says PM Modi
PM Narendra Modi says," For those NRIs who fall into trouble, we have set up a fund to help NRIs who are in jail."
He says “Those who need lawyers and are not able to afford it, they will get help through this fund.”
PM Modi talks about schemes like ‘Madad’ and ‘E-Migrate’
PM Mod talks of insurance schemes
PM Modi now highlights initiatives taken by his government for insurance schemes for the poor. “Now, people can pay only Re 1 a month and get a Rs 2 lakh as insurance.”
He requests those living in Dubai to gift life insurance schemes to their sisters on the occassion of Rakhi.
India is helping rebuild Afghanistan. But then some people have a problem with it, PM Modi takes on Pakistan
Now another dig at Pakistan. “India is helping rebuild Afghanistan. But then some people have a problem with it. But should we stop because of that? No.”
India is Nepal’s friend in good times and bad, PM Modi
Speaking of India’s relations with Nepal, he says, “Now India is Nepal’s friend in good times and bad.”
“The government did not wait in providing help to Nepal in times of trouble,” PM Modi says.
He also talks about how during his term relationship has also improved with Sri Lanka and Maldives.
For some independence came on 1 August, 2015: PM Modi on Bangladesh Land Boundary Agreement
Now he talks about the implementation of the Land Boundary Agreement with Bangladesh. “We had been free since 15 August, 1947, but for some independence came on 1 August, 2015.”
“Only talks can solve problems that countries face with their neighbours,” says PM Modi.
PM Modi praises Naga peace pact in Dubai speech, says only talks can solve issues
Now Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks of the Nagaland peace pact, “After 60-70 years our talks were successful.”
“As an example to youth across the world. No matter how big the problem is, only dialogue can solve it,” he says.
“Those who try to fulfill their dreams through bombs and guns, this road won’t help anyone. It will not serve anyone well,” PM Modi.
“To leave the path of extremism and join the mainstream is necessary today,” he says.
Time for world to unite against countries that promote terrorism, says PM Modi
Speaking of terrorism, PM Modi says, “Terrorism has no boundaries. I heard about the Bangkok blast. India has been tolerating such incidents for a long time now.”
“It is time that the world unites against countries that promote terrorism, sheilds terrorists,” he says.
“Talks of good terrorism, bad terrorism would not do,” he says and add, “We still have to face such acts regularly.”
India is a young country, says PM Modi
Now PM Modi talks about another thing that has been on his agende — Make in India. He says, “India is a lucky country because 65% of its population is under 35 years of age. India is a young country.”
UAE supports India’s candidature for permanent UNSC seat, says PM Modi
“World looks at India differently, what is the reason?” PM asks and crowd chants ‘Modi, Modi’
He says, “It is not because of Modi, it was because of the clear mandate given during the 2014 Lok Sabha elections,” he says.
“When leaders shake hands with Modi, they don’t see Modi, they see the 1.25 crore Indians,” PM Modi says.
UN has not properly defined terrorism till now, says PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi now talks about a permanent place for India in the United Nations. This has been something that he had mentions in several other countries like France and Canada.
Those who are involved in terrorism should be punished, PM Modi
Like he did in Canda and France, Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks about terrorism. “Those who are involved in terrorism should be punished. This message has gone out from here today. Those who need to understand this will understand.”
This direct warning to Pakistan comes even as PM Modi had criticised the country in previous foreign visits.
UAE plans to invest Rs 4.5 lakh crore in India, PM Modi says in Dubai
Speaking of the joint statement between India and UAE he says, “The Crown Prince has planned to invest Rs 4.5 lakh crore in India.”
“If people did not have trust in you, will they even want to invest Rs 10 in India? " PM Modis asks the crowd.
Give a standing ovation to Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi for planning to build temple, Modi tells Dubai
Now, Prime Minister Narendra Modi talks about terrorism of religion. “While there is terrorism based on religion, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi is planning to build a temple for Indians. Those who live in Abu Dhabi should know the importance of this.”
He asks people present at the Dubai Cricket Stadium to give a standing ovation for this decision.
The love I received in UAE is not for me, but for 1.25 cr people of India, PM Modi says in Dubai
Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks of the kind of welcome he has seen in UAE. He says, “If no Indian PM had visited UAE, they had the right to be angry with India. But in Abu Dhabi His Highness Crown Prince and in Dubai His Highness Al Maktoum has only showered love on me.”
“His Highness Crown Prince came to receive me at the airport with all his five brothers. But this love is not just for me. It is the welcome of the 1.25 crore people of India, it is the respect for a change India,” PM Modi says.
Dubai has a magnetic force, says PM Modi
Speaking of the cosmpolitan nature of Dubai, PM Modi says, “People from the coldest countries live in Dubai. Imaging the kind of magnetic force that Dubai has.”
Greeting Indians on the occassion of Independence Day, PM Modi says, “There is a huge number of people who have moved to UAE from Kerala. I make a special mention of Kerala because it is their new year.”
He greets people from Kerala in Malayalam, in his signature style.
Indians in Dubai have made India proud, says PM Modi
Speaking of when Vajpayee was PM and India had carried out nuclear tests that had surprised the whole world, PM Modi says, “Sanctions were imposed overnight on India, we were pushed into trouble. It was then that Vajpayee had asked Indians across the globe to help India.”
“Today, I can proudly say, Vajpayee’s request of helping India has been fulfilled by Indians in Gulf countries,” he says.
Modi says, “All Indians living in UAE are connected to each and every corner of India.”
A mini India is here in front of me, says PM Modi in Dubai Cricket Stadium
Even as ‘Modi, Modi’ chant greets the Prime Minister, he says, “A mini India is here in front of me”
“You have been working hard for years to earn or bread, but at the same time you have made India proud,” Modi tells the cheering crowd.
He says, “Because of your behaviour, India has always been proud.”
PM Modi arrives at Dubai Cricket Stadium
Amid massive cheers from the crowd at the Dubai Cricket Stadium, Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives to address Indians.
Thousands cheer as they wait for PM Modi’s address in Dubai
The Dubai Cricket Stadium is packed and waiting for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address. The cultural programme show cases dance forms from all the states of India.
Television visuals show people cheering and waving the Indian flag as they wait for the PM to speak.
Cultural performances begin at Dubai Cricket Stadium
Around 50,00 Indians to attend PM Modi’s event in Dubai
Prime Minister Narendra Modi who arrived in Dubai on Monday is going to address the Indian community in Dubai at 9.30 pm (IST).
Around 50,000 Indians are expected to attend the mega even.