On Tuesday evening, UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrived in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, to participate in the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit. Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted him at the airport, and the duo is set to conduct a roadshow.
Among those present at the airport to welcome the UAE President were Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendrabhai Patel, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra, and other officials. A ceremonial guard of honour was presented to the UAE President upon his arrival. Notably, alongside President Mohamed bin Zayed, other global leaders such as Timor Leste President Jose Ramos-Horta are also partaking in the Vibrant Gujarat Summit.
On arrival in Gujarat, PM Modi shared in post on X stated, “Landed in Ahmedabad a short while ago. Over the next two days, will be taking part in the Vibrant Gujarat Summit and related programmes. It is a matter of immense joy that various world leaders will be joining us during this summit. The coming of my brother, Mohamed Bin Zayed, is very special. I have a very close association with the Vibrant Gujarat Summit and I am glad to see how this platform has contributed to Gujarat’s growth and created opportunities for several people.”Arriving in Ahmedabad on Monday, Prime Minister Modi commenced a two-day visit, during which he inaugurated the 10th edition of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2024 at Gujarat’s Mahatma Mandir.
Initiated in 2003 under Modi’s leadership during his tenure as the state chief minister, the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit is now in its tenth edition, taking place from January 10-12 in Gandhinagar. With 34 partner countries and 16 partner organizations, this year’s Summit serves as a platform for the Ministry of Development of the North-Eastern Region to showcase investment opportunities in the North-Eastern regions. The event features a diverse range of activities, including seminars and conferences addressing globally relevant topics such as Industry 4.0, Technology and Innovation, Sustainable Manufacturing, Green Hydrogen, Electric Mobility, Renewable Energy, and Transition towards Sustainability. Additionally, the Vibrant Gujarat Global Trade Show highlights products crafted with cutting-edge technology in sectors like E-mobility, Start-ups, MSMEs, Blue Economy, Green Energy, and Smart Infrastructure.