Minister S Jaishankar Visits Site Of Abu Dhabi's First Hindu Temple
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S Jaishankar, who arrived in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on a three-day visit to the Gulf nation on Wednesday, also praisedthe efforts of Indians in building the temple.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday visited the site of the under-construction Hindu temple - the first in Abu Dhabi - and described it as "a symbol of peace, tolerance and harmony." S Jaishankar, who arrived in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on a three-day visit to the Gulf nation on Wednesday, also praised the efforts of Indians in building the temple.
"On Ganesh Chaturthi, blessed to visit the @BAPS Hindu temple under construction in Abu Dhabi. Glad to see the rapid progress and deeply appreciate the devotion of all involved. Met the BAPS team, community supporters and devotees and workers at the site," the minister tweeted.
He also met Sheikh Nahyan bin Mabarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Co-existence, and appreciated his strong support for the Indian community, yoga activities, cricket and cultural cooperation.
"Auspicious beginning to the visit of EAM @DrSJaishankar. EAM visited the @BAPS @AbuDhabiMandir site and laid a brick in its intricate architecture. Also hailed the efforts of all Indians in building the iconic Temple, a symbol of peace, tolerance and harmony," the Indian Embassy in the UAE earlier tweeted.
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