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UAE F16 jets escorted PM Modi into Abu Dhabi airspace as his five nation tour begins
Politics
Published on 15 May 2026
F16 escorts marked Modi’s UAE entry in style
Prime Minister Narendra Modi began a five-nation tour from May 15-20 with his first stop in the UAE, landing in Abu Dhabi for meetings with President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. UAE F-16 jets escorted Modi’s aircraft as it entered the country’s airspace, followed by a guard of honour. The agenda highlights energy cooperation alongside regional and international issues. Modi then travels to the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway and Italy, focusing on technology, defence, AI and green initiatives.
- UAE F16 jets escorted PM Modi’s aircraft into its airspace
- Modi landed in Abu Dhabi on May 15 to start the tour
- He meets UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan
- Talks emphasize energy cooperation and wider regional issues
- Next stops: Netherlands May 15-17, Sweden May 17-18
- Final leg includes Norway May 19 and Italy May 19-20
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