As Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on April 22 for a two-day state visit, he received a warm welcome, with singer Hashim Abbas singing the Indian patriotic song "Ae Watan". A video shared by the news agency IANS shows PM Modi smiling and enjoying the heartfelt performance. Speaking to the media, Abbas called it a “surreal” moment and said it felt like meeting the “number one man in India.” The Saudi singer, known for his admiration for India, credited a journalist friend for making the moment possible. The performance struck an emotional chord among the Indian diaspora present. PM Narendra Modi Receives Rousing Welcome After Arriving in Saudi Arabia, Royal Fighter Jets Escort His Plane in Special Gesture (See Pics and Videos).

PM Narendra Modi Enjoys ‘Ae Watan’ Performance by Singer Hashim Abbas in Jeddah

Singer Hashim Abbas Reflects on Surreal Moment

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