Rousing welcome for Kerala CM in Capital
abu dhabi — Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Ruler’s Representative in the Dhafra Region and head of the Emirates Red Crescent Authority, received Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and his accompanying delegation at Al Nakheel Palace in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday.
The Kerala chief minister, who arrived in the Capital on Wednesday, is on a three-day visit to push a redevelopment agenda of the flood-hit south Indian state.
Welcoming the Kerala leader, Sheikh Hamdan said that the UAE is committed to be always a leader in the humanitarian work field and give a hand to the needy, particularly in emergency. He added that the ERC is all set to provide all kinds of support and assistance to the state of Kerala and its people.
“The UAE leaders and people have followed the humanitarian catastrophe that the state of Kerala was exposed to due to the flash floods and torrential rain with great concern, and reacted at both government and people’s level,” said Sheikh Hamdan.
This is in line with the humanitarian vision of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan to give a helping hand to those in need whenever and wherever they are, he added.
Meanwhile, Pinarayi Vijayan offered his thanks and appreciation to the President, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan; His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai; and His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed
The UAE leaders and people have followed the humanitarian catastrophe that the state of Kerala was exposed to due to the flash floods and torrential rain with great concern, and reacted at both government and people’s level.”
Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Ruler’s Representative at Dhafra Region
forces; and people of the UAE for standing with the people who were affected by the floods, which caused the death of about 510 persons and displaced nearly 1.4 million people. “This stand embodies the deep-rooted special ties that connect the government and people of Indian with government and people of the UAE,” Vijayan said
Sheikh Hamdan also expressed his hope that Vijayan’s visit would further strengthen the fraternal ties between the UAE and Kerala. He also hailed the role the Indian community has been playing for years in the development of the UAE.
Both leaders also discussed ways to further boost relations and exchanged views on a number of international and regional issues of common interest.
Sheikh Nahyan chief guest
Today, Vijayan will address a public gathering, which is expected to draw a crowd of more than 2,500 people, at the India Social and Cultural Centre at 7pm. Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance, will be the chief guest at the function. Vijayan will proceed to Dubai on Friday, where he will meet the Indian business community in the afternoon. There will be a public meeting at Al Nasr Leisure land at 8pm. On Saturday afternoon, he will hold a business meeting in Sharjah followed by a public meeting at Sharjah Shooter’s club at 7pm.