Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed hails growing momentum of UAE-India ties in Mumbai meeting with foreign minister
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed , Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, on Monday met Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar , India's Minister of External Affairs, in Mumbai for high-level talks as part of a working visit to the country. The discussions centred on efforts to bolster long-standing ties between the nations, with a focus on further collaboration across the economy, trade,…
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of the UAE, met Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar in Mumbai on Monday for high-level discussions aimed at strengthening bilateral ties. The talks centered on expanding cooperation across various sectors including economy, trade, investment, culture, and energy.
Sheikh Abdullah highlighted the importance of UAE-India relations and outlined plans to build upon the foundations established by their Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), which came into effect in 2022. This landmark agreement has propelled bilateral trade beyond $85 billion, making India the UAE's largest trading partner and the UAE the third-largest trading partner of India.
Sheikh Abdullah emphasized that the UAE-India partnership is growing rapidly, positioning both nations as key contributors to global economic growth. Both ministers also discussed regional and international developments, focusing on strategies to maintain peace and security. Sheikh Abdullah was greeted upon arrival by India's Minister of Skills, Employment, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation, Mangal Prabhat Lodha, and other senior officials.
His visit underscores the robustness of relations between the two countries, which have flourished since the formation of the UAE in the late 20th century. In recent years, the partnership has been bolstered by high-profile visits. In May, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi traveled to the UAE, meeting President Sheikh Mohamed and pledging to deepen cooperation across various sectors.
In January, Indian President Ram Nath Kovind visited the UAE, along with Mr. Modi, who pledged further collaboration in areas such as artificial intelligence, economy, and food security. In 2024, Mr. Modi made a two-day visit to the UAE, where he addressed a gathering of Indian nationals in Dubai and inaugurated the first Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi.
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