Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, on Thursday to bolster the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between India and the UAE. The leaders discussed enhancing cooperation in key sectors, including technology, energy, and regional connectivity.

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• PM Modi and UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed met to strengthen India-UAE ties.
• Modi conveyed warm regards to UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
• The meeting focused on deepening cooperation in technology, energy, and people-to-people exchanges.
• Modi highlighted the significance of the India-Middle East-Europe Corridor (IMEEC) for regional prosperity.
• Both leaders discussed the current situation in West Asia, with India reaffirming support for peace and stability.
• PM Modi expressed gratitude to the UAE for supporting the large Indian community in the Emirates.
• Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, is expected to visit India in September 2024.
• India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar also met Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed in New Delhi for the 4th India-UAE Strategic Dialogue.
• The 4th India-UAE Strategic Dialogue aims to enhance multifaceted bilateral cooperation.
• UAE Foreign Minister’s visit is seen as strengthening comprehensive strategic ties between India and the UAE.