Abu dhabi: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) hosted the second Joint Steering Committee Meeting of the UAE-India Cultural Council in Abu Dhabi, co-chaired by Noura Al Kaabi, Minister of State, and K. Nandini Singla, Director-General of the Indian Council for Cultural Relations. The session also included the participation of senior officials from both countries.
According to Emirates News Agency, discussions focused on enhancing bilateral partnerships in key strategic areas, including tourism, education, and sports, under the broader framework of cultural exchange. Both sides explored additional areas of collaboration, including the exchange of best practices in cultural heritage tourism, education, higher education, and professional development, with an emphasis on strengthening people-to-people ties, particularly among youth and within the hospitality and creative sectors.
During the session, Al Kaabi commended the strength of the strategic relationship between the UAE and India, underscoring that the deep-rooted cultural, social, and historical ties between the two nations continue to serve as a foundation for cooperation across multiple domains. She emphasized the significance of the second meeting of the UAE-India Cultural Council as a milestone in deepening cultural ties and strengthening the human dimension of the partnership, highlighting new educational initiatives aimed at empowering youth, inspiring innovation, and celebrating creativity.
The session also explored innovative initiatives and projects to elevate collaboration between public and private sector entities in both nations, with the aim of identifying new avenues for cultural cooperation and creative exchange. Nandini Singla remarked on the importance of cultural ties in strengthening the foundation of friendship and trust between the peoples of both nations, expressing confidence in the Council's ability to bring to life the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
The meeting concluded with the official signing of the minutes of the first meeting of the Joint Steering Committee, marking a pivotal step in advancing the UAE-India partnership in culture and reaffirming the shared determination to continue fostering meaningful exchange and collaboration under the UAE-India Cultural Council.