Historic Tradition: UAE Crown Prince Plants Sapling Honoring Gandhi's Legacy in India

Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, during his two-day visit to India, planted a sapling at Rajghat, marking the continuity of a 30-year tradition honoring Mahatma Gandhi. The UAE leader's gesture signifies the deep-rooted India-UAE relationship and the growth of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, marked a significant gesture by planting a sapling at Rajghat on Monday. This event underscores the continuity of a tradition spanning three generations of UAE leadership to honor Mahatma Gandhi's legacy.

During his two-day visit to India, Al Nahyan paid tribute to Gandhi and engaged in comprehensive discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The leaders reviewed the substantial progress in the India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and explored new areas for collaboration.

Highlighting the deep-rooted ties, officials noted the thriving trees from past saplings planted by UAE leaders in 1992 and 2016. The India-UAE partnership, which has seen significant advancements, was further accentuated through mutual agreements such as CEPA and BIT, reflecting a robust economic relationship between the two nations.

(With inputs from agencies.)