APRIL 8: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today met His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Dubai, in New Delhi. The meeting provided an opportunity to reaffirm the strong and growing ties between India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). During the meeting, PM Modi highlighted the importance of Dubai’s role in advancing the India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
The Prime Minister expressed his appreciation for Dubai’s pivotal contribution in strengthening the bilateral relationship between the two nations. He emphasized that Dubai has been instrumental in driving economic growth, trade, and cultural exchanges, making significant strides in furthering India-UAE relations. Modi noted that Dubai has become a symbol of cooperation and progress between India and the UAE, acting as a critical hub for Indian expatriates and businesses in the region.
In his statement on X (formerly Twitter), PM Modi said, “Glad to meet HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Dubai. Dubai has played a key role in advancing the India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. This special visit reaffirms our deep-rooted friendship and paves the way for even stronger collaboration in the future. @HamdanMohammed.”
The meeting, which took place in the backdrop of the rapidly evolving global geopolitical landscape, underscored the mutual commitment to further deepen bilateral cooperation in areas such as trade, technology, investment, security, and cultural exchanges. Both leaders discussed enhancing collaboration in the economic sector, particularly in sectors like renewable energy, infrastructure, and technology, which are key to both nations’ growth ambitions.
The India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, launched in 2017, has brought the two countries closer through a variety of collaborative initiatives. The partnership has seen remarkable growth, with both nations recognizing the importance of strengthening their ties to ensure peace and prosperity in the region. Prime Minister Modi and Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan also explored avenues to further improve people-to-people connections, which play a crucial role in fostering long-term bilateral relations.
With both nations committed to future collaboration, this high-level meeting signals a new chapter in the robust and dynamic India-UAE partnership. The Crown Prince’s visit further deepens the friendship between India and Dubai, setting the stage for more strategic engagements and ensuring the growth of bilateral ties in the coming years.
