Modi departs for Dubai

Abu Dhabi, Aug 17  Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday left for Dubai on the second leg of his UAE visit.

"Onwards to the bold megapolis! PM @narendramodi departs for Dubai on the second leg of his UAE visit," tweeted external affairs ministry spokesperson Vikas Swarup.

Earlier, Modi held talks with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan which extended over a luncheon banquet in his honour.

"Work continues. Talks extend over luncheon banqt in honour of PM @narendramodi by HH Sheikh Mohd bin Zayed Al Nahyan," Swarup tweeted.

Modi is set to address an enthusiastic crowd of 50,000 Indian expatriates at a civic reception at the Dubai Cricket Stadium in the evening.