'We're together' PM Modi backs UAE in fight against terror; condemns Ho...


India and the UAE will stand shoulder to shoulder against terrorism, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday at a virtual summit with Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. In his remarks, Modi also referred to the recent terror attacks in the Gulf nation that killed three people, including two Indians. The two sides also reaffirmed their joint commitment to fight against extremism and terrorism in all forms, including cross-border terrorism, at both regional and international levels. Watch full video.

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