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PM Modi arrives in UAE, looks forward to bilateral talks to deepen ties

forward to the deliberations with HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, which will further deepen India-UAE cooperation," Modi said in a tweet after his arrival.

In another tweet, the Prime MInister said: "Grateful to Crown Prince HH Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan for welcoming me at the airport today."

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He also attached photographs from the airport and also a oneon-one meeting with the Crown Prince.

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"Thank President @ EmmanuelMacron and Mrs. Macron for hosting me at the Elysee Palace this evening," Modi tweeted after his meeting with the French President.

The Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour is the highest French honour in military or civilian orders.

In the past, the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honor has been received by select prominent leaders and eminent personalities from across the world. These include late South African President Nelson Mandela, King Charles III, former Chancellor of Germany Angela Merkel, former UN Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali, and many others.

India-France interests in Indo-Pacific region vast & deep: PM Modi

Continued from Page 1 the turn of the century. It has accelerated and reached new levels in the past nine years.

Growth for All in the Region," Modi told the newspaper. "While peace is necessary for the future we seek to build, it is far from assured. India has always stood for peaceful resolution of differences through dialogue and diplomacy, and for respecting sovereignty of all nations, international law and the rulesbased international order."

On 25 years of strategic partnership between India and France, Modi told Les Echos that "I feel we are now at a turning point. If we look at the postpandemic global order and the shape that it is taking, I think the positive experience of our strategic partnership is an important step ahead".

"There is widespread support for deepening our ties, from all stakeholders, in both countries -- be it government, parliament, industry, academia and of course the people.

The US Congress has consistently extended bipartisan support for elevating our relationship."

He further said that he personally enjoyed an excellent rapport with the US leadership, across different administrations, over the last nine years.

Abu Dhabi, July 15 (IANS) After wrapping up his two-day visit to France, Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in Abu Dhabi on Saturday and said that he looked forward to bilateral talks with President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to further deepen ties. This is Modi's fifth visit to the UAE.

He was received at the Abu Dhabi airport by the UAE's Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin

Zayed Al Nahyan.

"Landed in Abu Dhabi. I look

During his successful two-day visit to Paris, he joined French President Emmanuel Macron for the Bastille Day parade as the Guest of Honour and signed several agreements to strengthen bilateral ties.

He was also conferred with France's highest civilian and military honour, the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour.

Yamuna water level breaks 1978 record

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According to the CWC The danger mark of the Yamuna is 205.33 meters.

Meanwhile, Delhi Police officials are also helping in rescue operations.

In Mandali area, they used to a boat to evacuate trapped people.

"Rescue operations at Yamuna Hhadar, people being convinced to evacuate but for them milch property gets priority even at the sake of threat to life and liberty.

Delhi Police at ps Mandawali with District Administration," IPS Chhaya Sharma tweeted.

Delhi Police have imposed section 144 CrPC as a precautionary measure in the flood-prone areas.

"So, we look forward to working on a roadmap for the next 25 years of the strategic partnership, which I think is very important for the relationship. The relationship is in excellent shape. It is strong, trusted and consistent. It has been steady and resilient in the darkest storms. It has been bold and ambitious in looking for opportunities."

Highlighting the significance of India in promoting issues of the Global South, the Prime Minister said: "I see India being that strong shoulder that if Global South has to make that high jump, India can be that shoulder to propel it ahead. For the Global South, India can also build its linkages with Global North.

"So, in that sense, this shoulder can become this bridge of sorts. So, I feel that what we need is to strengthen this shoulder, this bridge so that linkages between the North and South can become stronger and the Global South can itself become stronger."

On being asked as to why the Indo-US relationship has seen a phenomenal rise in the last few years, Modi said:

"It is true that the relationship has been growing positively since

"During my state visit to the US in June, President Joe Biden and I agreed that the partnership between the world's two largest democracies with exceptionally strong people- to-people ties could be the defining partnership of this century.

"This is because this partnership is perfectly placed in terms of interests, vision, commitments and complementarities to address the challenges of our times and contribute in a significant way to shaping the global order," he noted.

Modi's two-day visit to Paris comes at the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron. The Prime Minister will be the guest of honour at the Bastille Day Parade on Friday, where a tri-services Indian armed forces contingent will be participating.

According to the External Affairs Ministry, Modi will also hold formal talks with Macron and meet his French counterpart, as well as the presidents of the Senate and the National Assembly. He will also separately interact with the Indian diaspora in France, CEOs of Indian and French companies, and prominent personalities.

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