Janjivan Bureau
ABU DHABI: On day two of his visit to the UAE, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monnday visited Masdar city and took a round of the zero carbon planned city. Modi was briefed by officials and researchers about the city and took keen interest as he went around.
Masdar City relies on solar energy and other renewable energy sources.It is situated 17 km from Abu Dhabi.
“Discussing urban development and next generation urban spaces at Masdar City,” he tweeted.
The Prime Minister also had a ride in a self-driving car, part of Masdar city’s Private Rapid Transit or PRT.
“We have heard about BRT. Masdar City has PRT or Private Rapid Transit,” he said in another tweet.
A group of Indians had gathered in Masdar to have a glimpse of Modi who was seen waving hands at the crowd.
“Pondering the possibilities. PM @narendramodi discusses the future of urban innovation with Masdar City’s architects,” External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Vikas Swarup said in a tweet along with a picture of Modi’s visit to the unique city.
Modi arrived here yesterday on a two-day visit, the first by an Indian Prime Minister in 34 years.
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