PM Modi Meets Abu Dhabi Crown Prince to Bolster India-UAE Relations

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Delhi to enhance bilateral relations. The meeting covered an array of topics including political, economic, and cultural ties, marking a significant step in strengthening the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between India and the UAE.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a significant meeting with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan at Hyderabad House in Delhi on Monday. According to Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, the leaders discussed a wide range of bilateral ties between India and the UAE.

The high-profile meeting was attended by Union Ministers Hardeep Singh Puri and Piyush Goyal, along with National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and other officials. 'A warm welcome for a close friend,' Jaiswal posted on X, noting the extensive discussions ahead on various aspects of India-UAE relations.

Sheikh Khaled bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who arrived in New Delhi on September 8 for his first official visit to India, was warmly received by Union Minister Piyush Goyal. The Crown Prince's visit aims to explore future areas of cooperation, including participation in a Business Forum in Mumbai on September 10.

The meeting marks a new milestone in the historic relationship between the two nations. India's Ministry of External Affairs highlighted that the visit is set to further reinforce the strong bilateral ties and open avenues for collaboration in new and emerging sectors.

Earlier this year, PM Modi visited UAE to discuss bilateral relations with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The leaders endorsed efforts to strengthen economic and commercial cooperation, reflecting the UAE-India leadership in regional connectivity, exemplified by the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEEC).

The visit underscores the historically close and friendly ties between India and the UAE, which have been deepened through the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership covering areas like trade, investment, education, and culture.

(With inputs from agencies.)