Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveils the mannequin of the BAPS Hindu Mandir. File photograph
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The inauguration of the the Swaminarayan temple of the Bochasanwasi Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha, Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi subsequent month can be a monumental day to “celebrate tolerance and acceptance”, the Ambassador of the UAE to India Abdulnasser Alshaali stated on Thursday.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the temple on February 14,.
“We are looking forward to the inauguration on February 14… it’s going to be a phenomenal monumental day, a special occasion to celebrate tolerance, acceptance, and to further strengthen this relationship,” Ambassador Alshaali instructed PTI.
Last month, Swami Ishwarcharandas and Swami Brahmaviharidas prolonged the invitation on behalf of the Bochasanwasi Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) Hindu Mandir, and it has been accepted by PM Modi.
The ambassador has additionally confirmed the grand diaspora gathering scheduled on the Sheikh Zayed Sports City Stadium in Abu Dhabi on February 13.
The occasion is titled ‘Ahlan Modi,’ which interprets to ‘Hello Modi’.
According to the UN’s International Migration 2020 report, the UAE boasts the most important Indian diaspora inhabitants at 3.5 million, surpassing the United States of America (2.7 million) and Saudi Arabia (2.5 million).
On Tuesday, India and the UAE solidified their collaboration by signing 4 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs). These agreements have been finalised throughout talks between PM Modi and UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, aimed toward strengthening bilateral ties.
The nations have mentioned expertise, aerospace, and space-related points through the talks.
Three of those MoUs are between Dubai’s Ministry of Investment and the Government of India, and the fourth one is between DP World and the Government of Gujarat to develop sustainable ports within the state.
“The first three MoUs are in healthcare, renewable energy to develop 60 gigawatts of projects, and the fourth is in terms of allocating land for the food parks project as part of the I2U2,” the UAE ambassador stated.
“There will always be tangible outcomes when it comes to the relationship between the UAE and India. It’s not a matter of how or what is going to happen,” the ambassador emphasised.
He additional acknowledged that defence is a “natural area of cooperation” between the 2 nations.
“India is growing as a player in the defence sector. The UAE is always looking at multiple suppliers for equipment. And so this is also a natural area of cooperation and a natural partnership between the two countries,” the ambassador underlined.
The UAE is the fourth largest investor in India, whereas it’s the third largest buying and selling accomplice.
The UAE-India Business Summit, themed “Two Nations, One Vision,” occurred alongside the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2024 on Wednesday.
A notable end result of this assembly was the formal launch of the UAE-India CEPA Council (UICC).
Source: www.thehindu.com
