PM Modi hails first UAE astronaut in space
New Delhi, Sep 25: As the first astronaut from UAE lifted off into space, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said India takes inspiration from it for its human space programme.
Hazzaa al-Mansoori became the first astronaut from the UAE to fly to the International Space Station on Wednesday.
"Very happy to learn of the successful start to what will surely be a fabulous journey into outer space by our brother Hazza. I laud the vision of Sheikh @MohamedBinZayed! Congratulations UAE!" Modi, who is in New York, tweeted.
Very happy to learn of the successful start to what will surely be a fabulous journey into outer space by our brother Hazza. I laud the vision of Sheikh @MohamedBinZayed! Congratulations UAE! https://t.co/dS3CRXrKkj
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 25, 2019
We take inspiration from this feat of a good and close friend for our own human space flight programme which will take an Indian into space on an Indian spacecraft by the year 2022!
He said India takes inspiration from this feat of a good and close friend for its own human space flight programme which will take an Indian into space on an Indian spacecraft by the year 2022.
The prime minister was responding to a tweet by crown prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed.
"I proudly watched as Hazza Al Mansouri lifted off into space. This event strengthens our confidence in our youth who will take our nation to new heights and reinforces our ambitions for the future. We pray for Hazza's success and his safe return home," Zayed said on Twitter.
We take inspiration from this feat of a good and close friend for our own human space flight programme which will take an Indian into space on an Indian spacecraft by the year 2022!
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 25, 2019
I proudly watched as Hazza Al Mansouri lifted off into space. This event strengthens our confidence in our youth who will take our nation to new heights and reinforces our ambitions for the future. We pray for Hazza’s success and his safe return home.
— محمد بن زايد (@MohamedBinZayed) September 25, 2019
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Govt trying to procure gas, crude oil from all possible sources: PM Modi
New Delhi (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the government is trying to procure gas and crude oil from all available sources, and efforts will continue in the coming days as the war in West Asia has created a serious energy crisis globally.
In a statement in the Rajya Sabha, Modi said the war in West Asia is a cause of concern, and India wants peace in the region through dialogue and diplomacy.
India's aim is de-escalation of the war and opening of Strait of Hormuz, he said, adding the country's attempt is to encourage all sections to peacefully resolve all issues.
If the West Asia crisis persists for a longer period, serious consequences are imminent, the prime minister said.
Commenting on India's efforts for energy security, he said in the past 11 years, 53 lakh MT strategic oil reserves have been created; work on 65 lakh MT additional capacity is on.
Besides, the government has started a Rs 70,000-crore project to manufacture ships, he added.
