New Delhi: The crown prince of Abu Dhabi and the deputy supreme commander of the United Arab Emirates Armed forces Mohammed bin Zayed bin Sultan Al-Nahyan received ceremonial reception at the Rashtrapati Bhavan today.

At the Rajghat, he paid tribute to the Mahatma Gandhi memorial. On the 68th Republic Day celebration tomorrow, the crown prince will be the Chief guest. He is in India for three day tour visit.

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He will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi in afternoon. It is expected that both the countries will elevate their relationship. The crown prince is the second leader from the persian gulf country to attend the Republic Day celebration.