Live updates: PM Modi addresses 6th edition of World Government Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi who is on a four-day visit to three West Asian countries, met the Indian diaspora in UAE's Dubai. This is the Prime Minister's second visit to the nation since his visit in August 2015.

Earlier in the day, he paid tribute to UAE's martyrs at Wahat Al Karama memorial in Abu Dhabi.

On Saturday, PM Modi met the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and held wide-ranging talks with him.

The two sides also signed five agreements including a historic pact awarding a consortium of Indian oil companies a 10 percent stake in offshore oil concession.

Modi, who arrived in Abu Dhabi from Jordan on the second leg of his three-nation tour, was received by Mohammed Bin Zayed and other members of the Royal family at the airport.

11 February 2018

21:15 IST

There are six Rs we need to take care of - Reduce, re-use, reduce, re-govern, re-design and re-manufacture.

19:31 IST

Mingling with our own! Indian diaspora turned out In large numbers to enthusiastically welcome PM @narendramodi on his arrival at the hotel in #Muscat. pic.twitter.com/hGRle6Arpd

— Raveesh Kumar (@MEAIndia) February 11, 2018

19:25 IST

Landed in Oman. My first programme is the Community Event at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex. Looking forward. pic.twitter.com/BxlyZ4eJv4

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 11, 2018

A ceremonial and traditional welcome for PM @narendramodi on arrival in Muscat, capital of Oman on his first State visit! Warmly received by Deputy PM of Oman. India accords very high importance to relations with Oman, a key strategic partner in the region. #ExtendedNeighbourhood pic.twitter.com/URY5XBxZ1U

— Raveesh Kumar (@MEAIndia) February 11, 2018

15:28 IST

I invite the world to join us in using technology and engineering for the welfare of mankind.

15:28 IST

Long distance higher education will lead to a revolution in the world of education.

15:27 IST

The cost of our Chandrayaan mission is merely Rs 7 per kilometre

15:26 IST

We are working on projects that have been stalled for as long as 40 years.

15:26 IST

Our motto of 'Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas' is also applicable for our international partners.

15:23 IST

Apart from Information Technology and manufacturing, we are paying special attention to cyber physics, artificial intelligence, nano-technology.

15:22 IST

In space technology, our investment is much less than that of other countries, but we have achieved great results.

15:20 IST

In the last three years, we have saved Rs 15,000 crore by enforcing the use of LEDs

15:20 IST

We will achieve 'New India' with the help of international community.

15:19 IST

Will ensure that income of farmers gets doubled by 2022.

15:18 IST

India has become a start-up nation in the past two years.

15:17 IST

With implementation of GST, we have ensured one-tax for the country.

15:16 IST

We are giving a unique digital identity to all Indians. By connecting it to their bank accounts, we are transferring benefits directly to their account.

15:14 IST

It is not right to confront the nature for development of mankind

15:13 IST

The real motive of mankind is not just development, it is also about fulfillment in life.

15:13 IST

Cyber space is being misused all over the world

15:12 IST

We have to ensure that technology becomes a weapon for advancement of human lives, and is not used against mankind.

15:10 IST

The existence of mankind has been impacted by advancement of technology, says PM Modi.

15:08 IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivers the opening speech at sixth edition of World Government Summit, being attended by 2000 representatives from different countries.

12:14 IST

We will fulfill all your dreams, this is the belief I can give you, says PM Modi.

12:13 IST

Desh badal raha hai, says PM Modi in Dubai.

12:13 IST

When we make a change in 70-year-old norms, it is obvious that there would be some issues.

12:13 IST

We took decisions for long-term gains, not immediate results

12:12 IST

GST had been languishing for seven years, but now it is a reality.

12:12 IST

If I go for demonetisation, the poor people understand my intention. But those who lost their sleeps, are crying even two years after the move.

12:08 IST

We need to work hard to make 21st century the century of Asia

12:08 IST

No country has made such rapid progress in ease of business as per World Bank.

12:08 IST

From 'hoga ki nahi hoga', we have now reached 'Modi ji batao kab hoga', this shows a new trust of 'hoga toh abhi hoga': PM Modi in Dubai.

12:03 IST

India has crossed the phase of pessimism, says PM Modi in Dubai

12:00 IST

You all represent every part of India, and so you know how rapidly India is developing, says PM Modi.

11:58 IST

The first Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi is a bridge for relationship with India, says PM Modi.

11:57 IST

Our relation with Gulf countries is not just of trade, but in fact it is a partnership, says PM Modi.

11:54 IST

It is after decades that India again has strong relationship with Gulf countries, says PM Modi in Dubai.

11:53 IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi witnesses the laying of foundation stone for the first Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi through video conferencing.

11:40 IST

#WATCH: Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Wahat Al Karama memorial. #ModiInUAE pic.twitter.com/fPoCJrGuo3

— ANI (@ANI) February 11, 2018