PM Modi receives Deputy PM & Foreign Minister of the UAE

India and the UAE have emphasized on strengthening Comprehensive Strategic Partnership including in the areas of technology, energy and people-to-people ties. Prime Minister Narendra Modi yesterday received the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of the United Arab Emirates UAE Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan in New Delhi. 

Mr Modi laid special emphasis on the implementation of the India-Middle East-Europe Corridor IMEEC as a historic initiative to foster regional connectivity and prosperity. Mr Al Nahyan shared his perspective on the prevailing situation in West Asia. The Prime Minister reiterated India’s commitment to supporting long-term peace, stability and security of the region. Mr Modi thanked the leadership of the UAE for ensuring the welfare of the large and vibrant Indian community



in the UAE.

     

Mr Modi conveyed his warm wishes to the President of the UAE Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. He expressed satisfaction at the frequent high-level visits and exchanges, including the visit of the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to India in September this year which marked a generational continuity in bilateral relations.

     

The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates is on a three-day visit to India. He will attend the India- UAE Strategic Dialogue in New Delhi tonight. External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar and Mr Al Nahyan will co-chair the India- UAE Joint Commission Meeting tomorrow in New Delhi.