Abu Dhabi, May 15 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday reaffirmed India's strong support for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) during the talks with the UAE President, Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, stressing that New Delhi stands "shoulder-to-shoulder" with Abu Dhabi amid growing regional instability in West Asia.

Addressing the UAE leadership during the meeting, PM Modi described the UAE as his "second home" and thanked the Emirati side for the warm reception extended to him.

"I express my heartfelt gratitude for this warm welcome. And as you said, I have come to my second home," PM Modi said, adding that the escort provided by UAE Air Force aircraft during his arrival was "a matter of pride for the people of India."

The Prime Minist...