New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Crown Prince of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and deputy supreme commander of the UAE's armed forces Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Friday (February 18, 2022) discussed a range of topics among themselves. At the India-UAE Virtual Summit, PM Modi thanked Indians living in the UAE for taking care of them during the Corona pandemic.  

हमारे संबंधों को मजबूत करने में आपकी व्यक्तिगत भूमिका अत्यंत महत्वपूर्ण रही है।

कोविड महामारी के दौरान भी आपने जिस तरह U.A.E. के भारतीय समुदाय का ध्यान रखा है, उस के लिए मैं आपका सदैव आभारी रहूँगा: PM @narendramodi

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) February 18, 2022

During this time, PM Modi also strongly condemned the recent terrorist attacks in the UAE. He said India and the UAE will stand together against terrorism. PM Modi further said, "Your personal role has been very important in strengthening our relationship. I will always be grateful to you for the way you have taken care of the Indian community in UAE even during the corona pandemic. PM Modi expressed confidence that in the next five years, trade between the two countries will increase from $60 billion to $100 billion (about Rs 7,458 billion).

After this, PM Modi also welcomed the UNION Territory of Jammu and Kashmir when the UAE showed interest in investing in various sectors. During the conference, PM Modi said, "After the visit of the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir to the UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, many companies there have expressed interest in investing in J&K. We welcome UAE's investment in Jammu and Kashmir in various sectors including logistics, healthcare, hospitality. '

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