Jaishankar Commends Dubai Crown Prince's Positive Outlook on Our Flourishing Relations
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Synopsis
External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, warmly welcomed Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Dubai Crown Prince, during his inaugural official visit to India. The visit emphasizes the deepening ties between India and the UAE across various sectors, including defense and trade.
Key Takeaways
- Sheikh Hamdan’s first official visit to India as Dubai Crown Prince.
- Strengthening India-UAE bilateral cooperation.
- Meetings with Prime Minister Modi and other officials.
- Focus on defense, trade, and cultural exchanges.
- Significant role of Dubai in India's diaspora and trade.
New Delhi, April 8 (NationPress) External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, conveyed his enthusiasm in welcoming Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Dubai and UAE Deputy Prime Minister, upon his arrival in India on Tuesday for his inaugural official visit to the nation.
Sharing his sentiments on social media platform X, EAM Jaishankar remarked on Tuesday, "Thrilled to receive Crown Prince of Dubai and DPM & Minister of Defence of UAE HH Sheikh Hamdan Mohammed, marking the beginning of his first official visit to India. I truly appreciate his positive outlook on our extensive cooperation and dynamic ties."
This visit signifies a pivotal moment in bilateral relations, being Sheikh Hamdan’s first official trip to India in his current role as the Crown Prince of Dubai.
Accompanied by a prominent delegation of various ministers, senior government officials, and esteemed business leaders, the visit underscores the strengthening of relationships between India and the UAE.
Throughout his visit, the Crown Prince will hold discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who will host a working lunch for him, along with EAM Jaishankar and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.
These dialogues are anticipated to concentrate on enhancing bilateral cooperation across multiple sectors, including Defence, trade, and cultural exchanges.
After his engagements in Delhi, the Crown Prince will proceed to Mumbai, where he will participate in a business roundtable with leading industrialists and entrepreneurs from both countries. This interaction aims to strengthen India-UAE economic and commercial relations, especially in both traditional and emerging sectors.
Historically, Dubai has played a crucial role in India's commercial, cultural, and people-to-people connections with the UAE. A significant portion of India's approximately 4.3 million diaspora in the UAE resides and works in Dubai. The visit of His Highness the Crown Prince is expected to further reinforce the India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and fortify our multifaceted connections with Dubai, as stated in a release from the MEA.
EAM Jaishankar had personally invited Sheikh Hamdan during his recent visit to the UAE in January 2025, which has further strengthened the diplomatic relations between the two nations.
