Sheikh Abdullah joins US and India counterparts for talks in Mumbai

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), convened a trilateral meeting with his Indian and American counterparts in Mumbai on Tuesday. The discussion aimed to strengthen cooperation across pivotal sectors.

During the talks, Sheikh Abdullah engaged with India's External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The agenda encompassed expanding economic ties, trade, investment, technology, and artificial intelligence.

The ministers explored avenues to advance shared interests, deepen economic integration, and bolster regional and international cooperation, with sustainable development highlighted as a key priority. Sheikh Abdullah emphasized the UAE's robust strategic ties with both India and the US, noting these relationships are progressively deepening.

Both the UAE and India shared a commitment to leveraging opportunities across various sectors to support common development goals. The ministers also discussed regional and international developments, exchanging perspectives on mutual concerns. The dialogue touched upon reinforcing security and stability, as well as promoting regional and global development and prosperity.

Reem Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation from the UAE, joined Sheikh Abdullah during the meeting.