UAE Ambassador Abdulnasser Alshaali expressed the profound significance of Iftar celebrations, emphasizing their growth and the values they represent. He cited the BAPS Mandir’s opening as indicative of the strong UAE-India relationship, highlighting upcoming diplomatic engagements. The event reflects deep cultural ties and enduring friendship between the two nations.
The UAE Ambassador to India, Abdulnasser Alshaali, highlighted the significance of Iftar celebrations, stating that they have become profoundly meaningful for him and the embassy. Since its inception a couple of years ago, the embassy’s Iftar event has expanded into a more pivotal occasion each successive year.
Speaking with ANI, Ambassador Alshaali remarked, “Iftar has become really special for me, not just for the embassy. We hosted it for the first time a couple of years ago. It became a larger and larger event every year.” He underscored that these celebrations embody the compassion and values the UAE cherishes and seeks to share with India.
Furthermore, he referenced the inauguration of the BAPS Mandir in Abu Dhabi as a testament to the robust relationship that exists between the two nations. “The Iftar tonight here captures the essence of compassion of the UAE… You have seen it in the Iftar and in the celebration of the birth of the Prophet,” he noted, emphasizing the cultural values the UAE wishes to express.
Additionally, the ambassador mentioned the growing dynamics in India-UAE relations across various sectors, including economic, trade, and aviation connections. He also announced a forthcoming high-level visit scheduled for April, anticipating it would be another successful addition to the ongoing series of high-level engagements between the two countries, stating, “There is a high level visit…it’s happening in April.”
Earlier that day, the ambassador hosted a Ramadan Iftar at the UAE Embassy in New Delhi, which was attended by distinguished guests, including senior dignitaries, diplomats, and business leaders, reflecting the deep cultural ties and enduring friendship shared between India and the UAE.
The Iftar celebrations hosted by the UAE Embassy in India have evolved into a significant cultural event, symbolizing the strong relations and shared values between the UAE and India. Ambassador Alshaali’s comments reflect the deepening ties postulated by mutual respect and collaboration, culminating in an anticipated high-level visit in April. This underscores the importance of Iftar not only as a religious event but also as a platform for fostering unity and friendship.
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