Mumbai:H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, India's Minister of External Affairs, in an expanded meeting during his visit to Mumbai.
According to Emirates News Agency, the meeting emphasized the commitment of the UAE and India to enhance their strategic relations and bilateral cooperation across various sectors such as economy, trade, investment, education, culture, and heritage. This cooperation is part of the UAE-India Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement.
Discussions also included collaboration within international organizations and preparations for the UAE to co-host the 2026 United Nations Water Conference alongside Senegal. India's participation in this global event was also on the agenda.
Sheikh Abdullah expressed his admiration for India's rapid development and highlighted the UAE's position as India's third-largest trading partner globally. He reaffirmed the UAE's dedication to strengthening its relationship with India, focusing on expanding cooperation in culture, education, and heritage.
The meeting also addressed regional and international developments, with both sides exchanging views on mutual concerns and the importance of peaceful diplomatic efforts to enhance security and stability. Several UAE and Indian officials, including Reem bint Ebrahim Al Hashimy and UAE Ambassador Abdulla Saif Al Nuaimi, attended the meeting.