Kerala: After Denying Promise of Aid, UAE Ambassador Ahmed Al Banna to Visit Flood-hit State, Hold Meetings: Reports

The development comes days after the Gulf country denied announcing any specific amount as financial assistance to the flood-hit state.

New Delhi: UAE Ambassador to India Ahmed Al Banna is expected to visit flood-battered Kerala this week, reports claimed on Monday. He will reportedly meet the flood-affected victims and hold meeting with officials of various foundations and NGOs assisting in relief and rehabilitation work. The development comes days after the Gulf country denied announcing any specific amount as financial assistance to the flood-hit state. Also Read - Dream11 IPL: Shah Rukh Khan Wishes Luck to Mumbai Indians-Chennai Super Kings Ahead of IPL Opener, Post Going Viral

Last week, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan had claimed that Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and extended Rs 700 Crores as financial assistance to rebuild the flood-ravaged state, where more than 300 people lost their lives. Also Read - IPL 2020: After a Long Wait, The Glitzty Tournament Promises a Happy Distraction