Following are the foreign highlights at 1730 hrs

FGN23 UAE-PM-2NDLD BILATERAL

PM Modi, Abu Dhabi crown prince discuss ways to improve India-UAE trade, cultural ties Abu Dhabi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday discussed ways to improve trade and cultural ties between India and the UAE with the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi. (PTI)

FGN26 UAE-MODI-2NDLD AWARD

UAE honours PM Modi with highest civilian award Abu Dhabi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi was honoured with the 'Order of Zayed', the UAE's highest civilian award, on Saturday in recognition of his pivotal role in building the strategic relationship between the two countries.

FGN25 PM-UAE-STAMPS

PM Modi releases postage stamps on Mahatma Gandhi in UAE Abu Dhabi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Abu Dhabi crown prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Saturday released postage stamps on Mahatma Gandhi to commemorate his 150th birth anniversary. (PTI)

FGN16 PM-UAE-ECONOMY

Relations between India and UAE are 'at their best ever': PM Modi Abu Dhabi: India's relations with the UAE are "at their best ever" as bilateral ties have been elevated from a mere "buyer-seller" to that of a comprehensive strategic partnership in the last four years, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said as he highlighted the excellent rapport between the leadership of the two countries. (PTI)

FGN15 PM-UAE-KASHMIR

'Isolation' of J-K allowed Kashmiri youths to be misguided, get radicalised: Modi Abu Dhabi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said Jammu and Kashmir's special status was revoked to end its "isolation" which allowed some of the youth to be "misguided, get radicalised and take to violence and terrorism". (PTI)

FGN12 UAE-MODI-LD INVESTMENT

Political stability makes India investment hub, says Modi as he urges NRIs to invest in JK Abu Dhabi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said "political stability and predictable policy framework" have made India an "attractive" investment destination as he urged the Indian business leaders in the UAE to invest in Jammu and Kashmir, which he said could emerge as the country's growth engine. (PTI)

FGN19 UAE-MODI-LD RUPAY

Modi launches RuPay card in UAE Abu Dhabi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched the RuPay card here, making the UAE the first country in the Middle East to initiate the Indian indigenous system of electronic payment. (PTI)

FGN4 US-INDIA-ECONOMY

FM's steps will strengthen India's position as global investment destination, says US industry Washington: Hailing the slew of announcements made by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, the US corporate world on Friday said the comprehensive set of proposed reforms will provide needed stimulus for the economy and strengthen India’s position as a global investment destination. By Lalit K Jha

FGN2 US-CHINA-LD TARIFF

Trump hits back at China with more tariffs amid escalating trade war Washington: US President Donald Trump on Friday announced to raise existing and planned tariffs on Chinese products in retaliation for Beijing's announcement earlier in the day of new duties on American goods. By Lalit K Jha IND