Prime Minister Modi met UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday hosted Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), in a bid to further strengthen the growing ties between the two countries.
Happy to receive Deputy PM & Foreign Minister of the UAE, HH @ABZayedIndia-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, Prime Minister Modi conveyed his warm greetings to UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and expressed satisfaction at the continued progress in bilateral relations. Highlighting the significance of recent high-level visits, he acknowledged the visit of Crown Prince Sheikh Khalid bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan of Abu Dhabi in September 2024 as a symbol of generational continuity in India-UAE relations.
The discussions between the two focused on deepening the comprehensive strategic partnership, focusing on technology, energy cooperation and promoting people-to-people ties. PM Modi stressed the importance of implementing the ambitious India-Middle East-Europe Corridor (IMEEC), calling it a landmark initiative aimed at boosting regional connectivity and prosperity.
Sheikh Abdullah shared his perspective on the evolving situation in West Asia, upon which Prime Minister Modi reiterated India’s firm commitment to support long-term peace, stability and security in the region. The Prime Minister also expressed his gratitude to the UAE leadership for ensuring the welfare of the large Indian expatriate living in the UAE.
