PM Modi Breaks Protocol, Welcomes UAE President Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan At Airport

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi recieved UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan at the airport in Delhi today. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said that the UAE President’s visit to Delhi is scheduled to last for around two hours. Notably, the two leaders are expected to hold wide-ranging talks on bilateral and regional issues. 

Several visuals also surfaced online that showcased PM Modi and Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, travelling in the same car as they left from the airport. 

It is to be noted here that during the visit PM Modi also gifted him a Pashmina Shawl in an ornate silver box. Notably, the Pashmina shawl is famous from Kashmir and is made by hand from very fine wool, making it soft, light and warm. The shawl is placed in a decorative silver box made in Telangana. Together, they represent India’s rich tradition of handloom and handicraft.

''A Pashmina Shawl in an ornate silver box was also gifted to Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak Al Ketbi. She was also gifted Kashmiri Saffron in an ornate silver box. Grown in the Kashmir Valley, saffron is revered for its deep crimson strands and intense aroma. The President of the UAE's visit embodies the importance he attaches to the strong bonds of friendship between India and the UAE. I look forward to our discussions," according ANI.  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweets, "I headed to the airport to welcome my brother, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates. His visit embodies the importance he attaches to the strong bonds of friendship between India and the UAE. I look… pic.twitter.com/yoiRcKS8AB

— ANI (@ANI) January 19, 2026

Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, travel in the same car as they depart from the airport.

(Source: DD News) pic.twitter.com/sSsUd3OqwV

— ANI (@ANI) January 19, 2026

In the video below, PM Modi can be seen receiving UAE President.

#WATCH | Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi receives President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, at the airport.

(Source: DD News) pic.twitter.com/Qpc0KNwvsp

— ANI (@ANI) January 19, 2026

PM Modi took to his X and posted, ''Went to the airport to welcome my brother, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE. His visit illustrates the importance he attaches to a strong India-UAE friendship. Looking forward to our discussions.''