Burj Khalifa lights up in tricolour ahead of Indias 68th Republic Day

[BISMILLAH BANARASI]

Dubai is one of the seven emirates of the UAE. Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan will be the Chief Guest at the Republic Day parade on Thursday.

The building in Dubai, which stands at 823 metres, is named in honour of the ruler of Abu Dhabi and president of the United Arab Emirates Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan. (Source: Twitter/ @BurjKhalifa)

The worlds tallest building, Burj Khalifa, lit up on Wednesday night in tricolours saffron, white and green on the eve of Indias 68th Republic Day. The official Twitter account of Burj Khalifa tweeted out in both English and Arabic languages: Tonight we celebrate Indias 68th Republic Day with a spectacular LED illumination of the Indian National flag on #BurjKhalifa! #India.

The building, which stands at 823 metres, was named in honour of the ruler of Abu Dhabi and president of the United Arab Emirates Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Dubai is one of the seven emirates of the UAE. Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan will be the Chief Guest at the Republic Day parade on Thursday

Meanwhile, India and the UAE today signed a strategic partnership agreement and nearly a dozen pacts in key areas such as defence, trade, security, cyber space, and energy. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended his best wishes to Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan for his countrys continued support to India. PM Modi said, the two leaders have agreed to sustain the momentum of its relations in key areas, including energy and investments. The two nations inked 13 pacts including one on strategic cooperation. The Crown Prince is in India and is the chief guest at the Republic Day celebrations to be held on January 26.

Speaking at a joint press conference, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said earlier in the day he discussed trade, terrorism, Islamic radicalisation as well as threats in the region. UAE is one of our most valued partners and a close friend in an important region of the world We are working to connect the institutional investors in UAE with our National Investment and Infrastructure Fund, Modi said, expressing gratitude to the UAE Crown Prince for taking care of Indian nationals living in the UAE as well as for granting land to build a temple in that country. We also feel that our growing engagement in countering violence and extremism is necessary for securing our societies, he added.

Before Burj Khalifa was lit up:

Source link: http://indianexpress.com/article/wo...ur-to-mark-indias-68th-reupublic-day-4491414/

 

[Kavalier]

India has played its foreign policy cards really good and they have very business oriented-cordial realtionship with all those couteries whom we call "brother mulk".... All what they have for us is Riyal Shareef, Bheek, Shikargah and investing in politicians like NS..... This is what consistent democracy brings to a country.. SLowly but surely things move to better..... Whereas our politicians are mostly hatched from estab nurseries and they are not even allwoed to think about how the word POLICY is spelled, specially when it comes to foreign, defence and financial policies....

 

[Londoner/Lahori]

two conspirators against cepac comming togather. F... Them!!!

 

[BISMILLAH BANARASI]

NATIONAL
India, UAE sign strategic partnership pact




NEW DELHI:
JANUARY 25, 2017 23:16 IST
UPDATED: JANUARY 25, 2017 23:17 IST

Kallol Bhattacherjee

Apart from this, agreements on defence industries, maritime transport, cybersecurity, shipping and transport were also signed.



India on Wednesday sealed 14 agreements, including a comprehensive strategic partnership, with the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
The summit-level talks, however, fell short of clinching a major investment agreement for India, though the visiting Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan said the UAE would further intensify ties with India.
The Agreement on Comprehensive Strategic Partnership came four days after both sides held the first ever strategic dialogue. Soon after his arrival in Delhi on Tuesday, the Crown Prince had described the strategic agreement as a testimony to the age-old ties between the two sides.
I believe that the UAE, with its unique development experience and Islamic and Arab background, and India, with its inimitable and successful development experience and its unique model of coexistence, can work together to push for peace and stability in Asia and the Middle East. This makes me even more optimistic about the future of our relationship, Sheikh bin Zayed said in his official statement.
Apart from the strategic partnership, agreements on defence industries, maritime transport, cybersecurity, shipping and transport were also signed.
Talks still on


Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged the UAE to partner India in stabilising South Asia and fight security challenges. He welcomed greater investment from the country for Indias infrastructure sector. However, a major agreement on engaging the massive investment fund of the UAE for Indias infrastructure sector remained unattained. MEA officials had stated on Tuesday that they expected the agreement to be finalised during the talks. UAE also has the largest sovereign wealth fund that we are looking for investments. There is an agreement that they will invest nearly $75 billion in India over the next couple of years. During the visit we are hoping that an MoU will be signed between their investment fund and NIIF (National Infrastructure Investment Fund) that we have created on our side which is at an advanced stage of discussions, Secretary in charge of economic relations in the MEA, Amar Sinha, had announced on Tuesday.
However, an official source said talks were still on. We hope to conclude the deal at an early date, he told The Hindu. Sources said the UAE needed more time to study the documents on the structure and management of NIIF. Sheikh bin Zayed, who will be the chief guest at the Republic Day celebrations, visited the Lodhi Garden where he planted a sapling as a symbol of friendship with India. UAE considers its relationship with India a priority and views India as a linchpin of stability and security in the Asian continent, Sheih bin Zayed said on a social media platform. The Gulf state will also showcase its growing military clout at the Republic Day parade, where a marching contingent of its armed forces will participate in a show of solidarity with India.

 

[Aslan]

Its nothing to do with Indian foreign policy.This is not the first time Arabs have acted against muslims.The Arabs conspired against their fellow muslim Ottoman Turks and sided with the British.The Gulf states also have good relations with Israel though it is kept secret.They are free to make friends with whoever they choose to.Don't forget gulf states are vassal of US so they are doing this with the approval of US.China is seen as a threat to India and US.UAE is obeying its
masters in Washington to let India in and keep China out.Pakistan should act in its own best interest.May be its time for Pakistan to review its policy towards Israel.Pakistan will gain a lot of good will from the west and America if it recognises Israel.after all there is no dispute between Pakistan and Israel.

 

[BISMILLAH BANARASI]

[FONT=proxima_nova_rgbold]Watch: UAE military takes part in Republic Day parade

[/FONT][FONT=proxima_nova_rgbold]IANS[/FONT][FONT=proxima_nova_rgregular]/New Delhi[/FONT][FONT=proxima_novasemibold]Filed on January 26, 2017

[h=2]The contingent comprised of the UAE Presidential Guard, the Air Force, the Navy, the Army and 35 musicians.[/h][/FONT]
[FONT=proxima_nova_rgregular]A 149-membercontingent of the UAE's armed forces led the way as India celebrated its 68th Republic Day with a spectacular display of military strength, culture and technological achievements.[/FONT]
[FONT=proxima_nova_rgregular]Republic Day - which is celebrated on January 26 every year - marks the date in which India's constitution was adopted in 1950.[/FONT]
[FONT=proxima_nova_rgregular]Just prior to the start of the parade, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid a floral wreath and observed two minutes of solemn silence at the Amar Jawan Jyoti near the India Gate, which commemorates India's unknown fallen soldiers.[/FONT]

Watch as the UAE contingent led India's #RepublicDay parade #JaiHo #ITVideo
Watch the celebrations LIVE - https://t.co/4fqxBWbTYl pic.twitter.com/NtXxBOTWG7
- India Today (@IndiaToday) January 26, 2017​

[FONT=proxima_nova_rgregular]Soon after, Modi joined Indian President Pranab Mukherjee and Chief Guest His Highness bin Zayed Al Nayan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces on the Rajpath, the boulevard which runs from Rashtrapati Bhavan - the presidential palace - past the India Gate and onwards to Delhi's National Stadium.[/FONT]
[FONT=proxima_nova_rgregular]Before joining Modi, Mukherjee and Sheikh Mohamed descended the steps of the palace side by side to receive a salute from the President's Bodyguard. Many Indian TV stations also took several minutes to introduce Sheikh Mohamed and explain his leadership style and past achievements.[/FONT]
[FONT=proxima_nova_rgregular]The parade itself is presents a colourful display of India's military and cultural variety, with dozens of mounted and marching contingents, military bans, cultural tableaux and over 1,500 school children from around the country participating.[/FONT]
[FONT=proxima_nova_rgregular]To honour Sheikh Mohamed as Chief Guest, this year's parade included an 179-strong contingent of the UAE Armed Forces, which lead the march behind the parade commander, his second-in-command and this year's batch of winners of the Param Vir Chakra and Ashok Chakra awards.[/FONT]
[FONT=proxima_nova_rgregular]The UAE's presence in the parade is the first time an Arab contingent has participated in the Republic Day events. Only one other foreign contingent - the 35th regiment of France's seventh Armoured Brigade - has marched along the Rajpath for Republic Day, in 2016.[/FONT]

LIVE: #UAE contingent march past during #RepublicDay parade at #Rajpath >> https://t.co/rZnMGZtllL

#MarhabaHindustan #UAE_IndiaDosti pic.twitter.com/E4to7B2kiL
- Khaleej Times (@khaleejtimes) January 26, 2017​

[FONT=proxima_nova_rgregular]"Republic Day is an example of how positive values propel nations into greatness. This is something that we in the UAE take at heart," Sheikh Mohamed tweeted in the morning. "UAE's participation in Republic Day celebrations reflects the depth of our ties which are based on mutual respect and common interest."[/FONT]
[FONT=proxima_nova_rgregular]The parade also gave spectators a look at some of India's most modern military hardware, ranging from third-generation T-90 tanks to recently introduced 'Dhanush' artillery systems and BrahMos missiles.[/FONT]
[FONT=proxima_nova_rgregular]Particular crowd favourites at this year's parade were the colourful camel contingent and camel-mounted band of the Border Security Force (BSF), which brought about 100 camels to Delhi from the arid borderlands of Rajasthan to take part, as well as the elite "Black Cat" commandos of the National Security Group (NSG).[/FONT]
[FONT=proxima_nova_rgregular]Another group of well-received parade participants were the much-awaited acrobatic motorcycle riders of the Shwet Ashva team, which delighted the crowd with their impressive feats of balance, such as riding a motorcycle while on a ladder and having multiple people on a bike at once, hanging on each other to achieve equilibrium.[/FONT]
[FONT=proxima_nova_rgregular]On the cultural side, the participating tableaux showcased the vast differences of Indian regional cultures, ranging from Arunachal Pradesh's 'Yak Dance' to the snowy winter sports of Jammu and Kashmir, the musical heritage of Goa and the Kamakhya shrine of Guwahati, in Assam.[/FONT]

When #IndiaUAE march together! A special contingent of UAE troops participate in the Republic Day parade pic.twitter.com/IfHB6rKOWt
- Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) January 26, 2017​

And now a video of UAE troops marching on Rajpath at #RepublicDay parade pic.twitter.com/IRhIU7W0gY
- Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) January 26, 2017​

[FONT=proxima_nova_rgregular]The parade also saw a number of aircraft of the Indian Air Force participate in flyovers, including Mi-35 attack helicopters and C-130 Hercules transport aircraft. Notably, the parade saw the debut of the indigenously built Tejas multi-role light fighter aircraft, marking only the second time in two decades that Indian built fighters conduct Republic Day fly-overs.[/FONT]
[FONT=proxima_nova_rgregular]About half an hour prior to the end of the parade, Sheikh Mohamed took to Twitter to convey the greetings of His Highness President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan and UAE's people to Indians and their government.[/FONT]
[FONT=proxima_nova_rgregular]"I am very delighted and honored to share Republic Day celebrations with the Indian people," he said.[/FONT]
[FONT=proxima_nova_rgregular]India's Republic Day celebrations will officially end tomorrow with the 'Beating Retreat' on Friday evening, which is conducted by bands of the Indian army, air force, and navy in the presence of the President.[/FONT]
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[Green Inside]

اس پانچ مرلے کے پٹرول پمپ کی کیا اوقات ہے۔

 

[BISMILLAH BANARASI]

[FONT=proxima_nova_rgbold]Sheikh Mohamed delighted to celebrate R-Day with Indians[/FONT]
[FONT=proxima_nova_rgbold]Web Team[/FONT]/New Delhi
[FONT=proxima_novasemibold]Filed on January 26, 2017 | Last updated on January 26, 2017 at 02.27 pm

[FONT=proxima_nova_rgregular]His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, attended the celebration of India's 68th Republic Day Republic in New Delhi today, which was held at the official celebration area of Rajpath.
Upon his arrival at the Presidential Palace, Mohamed bin Zayed, was received by Indian President Pranab Mukherjee, and both travelled in the official presidential motorcade to the celebration, where the Indian National Anthem was played and the Indian artillery fired a 21-gun salute.[/FONT]
[FONT=proxima_nova_rgregular]A UAE Military Contingent opened the parade, with the participation of 149 soldiers from the country's Land, Navy, and Air Forces, along with the Presidential Guard, who were accompanied by a UAE Military Band of 35 personnel. The contingent was warmly received by the attending public.The UAE's participation was followed by parades of Indian contingents, which included infantry unit formations from the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force, as well as a series of tableaux depicting the social, cultural, economic and technological facets of India. [/FONT]
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[PappuChikna]

Modi is fighting hard to win friends in the gulf.
He wants total Indian work force there and wants to cut and eliminate pakistani workforce who have a major contribution in foreign remittances which is backbone of our economy.
Modi also wants to sell them military equipment and services and most importantly he wants them to stop acting as important backers pakistan.

We should know while gulf rulers have relations with our rulers but in drastic international situations, its the gulf rulers who rescue us.

 

[PappuChikna]

اس پانچ مرلے کے پٹرول پمپ کی کیا اوقات ہے۔

chanda, tumhari economy iss hee petrol pump se chal rahee hai.

 

[Premi]

Its nothing to do with Indian foreign policy.This is not the first time Arabs have acted against muslims.The Arabs conspired against their fellow muslim Ottoman Turks and sided with the British.The Gulf states also have good relations with Israel though it is kept secret.They are free to make friends with whoever they choose to.Don't forget gulf states are vassal of US so they are doing this with the approval of US.China is seen as a threat to India and US.UAE is obeying its
masters in Washington to let India in and keep China out.Pakistan should act in its own best interest.May be its time for Pakistan to review its policy towards Israel.Pakistan will gain a lot of good will from the west and America if it recognises Israel.after all there is no dispute between Pakistan and Israel.

relations between two states are not personal relations , these are made on basis of national interests.

 

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[abhay]

 

[Premi]

Modi is fighting hard to win friends in the gulf.
He wants total Indian work force there and wants to cut and eliminate pakistani workforce who have a major contribution in foreign remittances which is backbone of our economy.
Modi also wants to sell them military equipment and services and most importantly he wants them to stop acting as important backers pakistan.

We should know while gulf rulers have relations with our rulers but in drastic international situations, its the gulf rulers who rescue us.

gulf states are also weighing pros and cons of mutual relations with india , all countries prefer on the better and beneficial options , as far as pakistanis are concerned some of them were/are found co operating with religious terror groups in arab states .



India to train Qatar police to host FIFA World Cup 2022

By Express News Service | Published: 03rd December 2016 08:52 PM |
Last Updated: 03rd December 2016 08:52 PM | A+A A- |


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For representational purpose | PTI

NEW DELHI: India will train Qatar police for handling the security during the FIFA World Cup 2022 scheduled to be held in that country.
The training arrangement was agreed upon during a meeting between Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Abdullah Bin Nasser Bin Khalifa Al Thani and Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh here on Saturday.
The Prime Minister of Qatar, who holds the Interior Ministry portfolio, invited Singh to Qatar to strengthen bilateral security cooperation with special emphasis on preparations for hosting FIFA World Cup 2022.
"Singh offered training of police personnel to the Qatari side which was accepted in the meeting," an official statement said.

The Qatari Prime Minister suggested sending a delegation from the Interior Ministry to India to study different aspects of security cooperation.
The Qatar side also agreed to send a team of officers for the exchange of information between the two countries and asked for a suitable date. Singh assured them that it will be conveyed at the earliest.
India thanked Qatar for their amnesty scheme of facilitating Indian workers with irregular visa status to return to India without the travel document.
Al Thani went a step ahead and assured similar amnesty to other Indians stranded there. The two leaders also discussed the facilitation of opening Indian community schools in Qatar.
Singh thanked the Prime Minister of Qatar for cooperation in the field of education for facilitating the education of Indian community in Qatar and requested for facilitation of Indian community schools in view of the large community in Qatar.
The bilateral cooperation in the field of food security was also discussed in detail by the two leaders, the statement added.[/FONT]

 

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[abhay]