UAE And India Discuss Enhancing Their Comprehensive Strategic Relations

H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs, congratulated Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar on his reappointment as External Affairs Minister of India. This took place during a working dinner in Abu Dhabi, where they discussed enhancing the long-standing friendship between the UAE and India.

The two diplomats reviewed progress in various areas of bilateral cooperation within the framework of their comprehensive strategic and economic partnership. They explored efforts to strengthen joint cooperation in sectors such as economic, trade, investment, education, culture, health, food security, renewable energy, and climate change.

Sheikh Abdullah emphasised that the UAE and India share a strong and strategic partnership marked by growing momentum in bilateral cooperation. This collaboration aims to achieve comprehensive development and ensure sustainable economic prosperity for both nations and their citizens.

In 2017, the relationship between the two countries was elevated to a comprehensive strategic partnership. This significant development further deepened the already strong ties based on mutual understanding, trust, respect, and shared interests.

The UAE-India Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), launched in May 2022, has significantly boosted economic and trade cooperation. This agreement supports the national development goals of both countries.

International Collaboration

H.H. Sheikh Abdullah and Dr. Jaishankar also explored areas for collaboration within international organisations. They exchanged views on current regional and international developments, including the situation in the Middle East.

With inputs from WAM