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UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Excellency Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of the Republic of India, discussed the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and Comprehensive Economic Partnership between the UAE and India.
They examined ways to bolster these ties, aimed at fostering sustainable development and prosperity for both peoples.
This took place during the Indian Prime Minister’s visit to the UAE, where he is scheduled to participate in the World Governments Summit 2024 in Dubai.
At the start of the meeting, which was held in Abu Dhabi, His Highness welcomed the Indian Prime Minister, who in turn expressed his gratitude for the warm reception he received during his visit. He underlined his appreciation for the invitation for India to participate as a guest of honour at the summit this year.
His Highness and His Excellency Modi reviewed developments in the bilateral partnership and strategic progress across the economic, investment, development, renewable energy, and food security areas that support both countries’ vision to achieve sustainable economic development and prosperity.
During the meeting, His Highness and the Prime Minister of India also exchanged views on several regional and international issues of mutual interest, as well as both countries’ visions regarding supporting multilateral action to enhance stability, cooperation, and prosperity worldwide.
The meeting also touched upon the importance of the World Governments Summit, held under the theme “Shaping Future Governments”. The summit provides a global forum to exchange expertise and inspiring experiences to develop governmental work and find innovative solutions to shared challenges while enhancing national development, sustainability, and future preparedness.
His Highness and His Excellency Modi witnessed the exchange of memoranda of understanding and agreements aimed at enhancing the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries and expanding cooperation, especially in vital fields.
The agreements and memoranda covered the following areas: investment, trade, digital infrastructure projects, electrical connectivity, maritime transport, ports, and railways, in addition to cross-border remittance network connectivity, linking instant payment platforms, and a framework agreement on enabling the economic corridor between India, the Middle East, and Europe, among other vital areas.
The exchange of memoranda and agreements on behalf of the UAE was carried out by Reem bint Ebrahim Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation, while on the Indian side, it was carried out by His Excellency Vinay Mohan Kwatra, Foreign Secretary.
The meeting was attended by His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court; H.H. Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and National Security Adviser; H.H. Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior; H.H. Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan; H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Office of Development and Martyrs Families Affairs at the Presidential Court; H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan, Advisor for Special Affairs at the Presidential Court; Ali bin Hammad Al Shamsi, Secretary-General of the Supreme Council for National Security; Dr. Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President; Mohamed Hadi Al Hussaini, Minister of State for Financial Affairs; Reem bint Ebrahim Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation; Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure; Mohamed Hassan Alsuwaidi, Minister of Investment; Khaldoun Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Executive Affairs Authority and Member of the Executive Council; Khalid Mohammed Salem Balama Al Tamimi, Governor of the Central Bank of the UAE; and Dr. Abdul Nasser Al Shaali, UAE Ambassador to India, as well as a number of UAE ministers and high-ranking officials
The delegation accompanying the Prime Minister of India that included a number of ministers and senior officials, were also in attendance.