Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday hosted Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), to further cement the growing relationship between the two nations.
Happy to receive Deputy PM & Foreign Minister of the UAE, HH @ABZayed. India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership is poised to achieve unprecedented heights. We are committed to working towards peace, stability and security in West Asia and the wider region. pic.twitter.com/GmZtqjfxpC
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 12, 2024
During the meeting, PM Modi conveyed his warm regards to UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and expressed satisfaction with the steady progress in bilateral relations. Highlighting the significance of recent high-level visits, he acknowledged the visit of Abu Dhabi’s Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in September 2024, which symbolized the generational continuity in the India-UAE relationship.
The discussions centered on deepening the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between India and the UAE, with a focus on technology, energy collaboration, and fostering people-to-people ties. PM Modi emphasized the importance of implementing the ambitious India-Middle East-Europe Corridor (IMEEC), calling it a historic initiative aimed at boosting regional connectivity and prosperity.
Sheikh Abdullah shared his perspective on the evolving situation in West Asia, to which PM Modi reiterated India’s steadfast commitment to supporting long-term peace, stability, and security in the region. The Prime Minister also extended gratitude to the UAE leadership for ensuring the welfare of the large Indian diaspora residing in the UAE.
