emirates7 - His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence, met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi today in New Delhi at the start of his official visit to India.
During the meeting, Sheikh Hamdan conveyed warm greetings from President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan; His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai; and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court. He also relayed their best wishes for India’s continued progress and prosperity.
Prime Minister Modi, in turn, extended his regards to the UAE leadership and expressed hope for the UAE’s ongoing growth and success.
The two leaders explored the evolving strategic partnership between the UAE and India, emphasizing their shared vision and long-standing relationship. They stressed the importance of building on this foundation to further strengthen collaboration across various sectors.
Sheikh Hamdan highlighted the UAE’s pride in its deepening ties with India, a partnership rooted in mutual respect and common aspirations for development. He expressed optimism about future cooperation across a wide range of strategic areas, including trade, investment, tourism, infrastructure, logistics, energy, food security, technology, artificial intelligence, digital innovation, and space exploration. He also noted that both countries are working closely in other vital areas such as healthcare, education, and defence.
Sheikh Hamdan acknowledged the key role played by the Indian community in the UAE’s development, noting the country’s commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for all residents. He pointed out that the UAE’s advanced infrastructure, robust logistics network, and business-friendly laws offer a secure and dynamic setting for investors and enterprises.
Commending India’s economic progress under Prime Minister Modi’s leadership, Sheikh Hamdan expressed hope for deeper cooperation that can respond to global challenges and seize emerging opportunities. Both sides emphasized the importance of increasing bilateral investments and encouraging the creation of new joint ventures, leveraging existing agreements like the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) and the Bilateral Investment Treaty.
They also discussed boosting collaboration between the private sectors of both countries and explored opportunities for new partnerships that capitalize on ongoing economic growth in the UAE and India.
In addition to economic topics, the meeting addressed regional and global developments. Both leaders agreed on the need for dialogue as the best way to resolve conflicts, ensure regional stability, and promote a future of peace and prosperity.
During the meeting, Sheikh Hamdan conveyed warm greetings from President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan; His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai; and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court. He also relayed their best wishes for India’s continued progress and prosperity.
Prime Minister Modi, in turn, extended his regards to the UAE leadership and expressed hope for the UAE’s ongoing growth and success.
The two leaders explored the evolving strategic partnership between the UAE and India, emphasizing their shared vision and long-standing relationship. They stressed the importance of building on this foundation to further strengthen collaboration across various sectors.
Sheikh Hamdan highlighted the UAE’s pride in its deepening ties with India, a partnership rooted in mutual respect and common aspirations for development. He expressed optimism about future cooperation across a wide range of strategic areas, including trade, investment, tourism, infrastructure, logistics, energy, food security, technology, artificial intelligence, digital innovation, and space exploration. He also noted that both countries are working closely in other vital areas such as healthcare, education, and defence.
Sheikh Hamdan acknowledged the key role played by the Indian community in the UAE’s development, noting the country’s commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for all residents. He pointed out that the UAE’s advanced infrastructure, robust logistics network, and business-friendly laws offer a secure and dynamic setting for investors and enterprises.
Commending India’s economic progress under Prime Minister Modi’s leadership, Sheikh Hamdan expressed hope for deeper cooperation that can respond to global challenges and seize emerging opportunities. Both sides emphasized the importance of increasing bilateral investments and encouraging the creation of new joint ventures, leveraging existing agreements like the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) and the Bilateral Investment Treaty.
They also discussed boosting collaboration between the private sectors of both countries and explored opportunities for new partnerships that capitalize on ongoing economic growth in the UAE and India.
In addition to economic topics, the meeting addressed regional and global developments. Both leaders agreed on the need for dialogue as the best way to resolve conflicts, ensure regional stability, and promote a future of peace and prosperity.