The Head of State and the Prime Minister of India discuss strengthening bilateral relations and regional and international developments

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, may God protect him, and His Excellency Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of the Republic of India, discussed various aspects of bilateral relations between the UAE and India, and ways to advance them for the benefit of development and prosperity for the two countries and their friendly peoples, within the framework of the partnership. The comprehensive strategy and comprehensive economic partnership between them.
This came during the meeting that took place in the city of Ahmedabad in the state of Gujarat, where Narendra Modi welcomed His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and the accompanying delegation, stressing the depth of the UAE-Indian relations and their development and vitality, especially in the development fields. .
During the discussions, the two sides stressed their mutual keenness to expand the horizons of bilateral relations, especially in the fields of economy, energy, technology, climate action, sustainable development, etc., and to invest all available opportunities in order to achieve the goals of development partnerships between the two countries.
During the meeting, His Highness the President and the Indian Prime Minister reviewed a number of regional and international issues of common interest and exchanged views on them… stressing in this context support for everything that would achieve peace, cooperation, stability and conflict resolution through dialogue and understanding in the world in a way that enhances international collective action. In the face of common challenges and brings goodness and development to all peoples of the world.
The discussions between the two sides also touched on developments in the situation in the occupied Palestinian territories, stressing the necessity of working towards a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and ensuring protection for civilians and providing them with adequate, safe and sustainable humanitarian aid, in addition to preventing the expansion of the conflict that threatens regional security and stability, and creating a horizon for lasting peace. And comprehensive in the region.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan expressed his happiness at meeting the Indian Prime Minister, thanked him for the warm reception and hospitality, wished the Republic of India and its people a happy year full of successes and achievements, and congratulated Narendra Modi on Republic Day, which falls on the 26th of this month of January.
His Highness stressed that the relations between the UAE and India are historical and well-established, and are a model of advanced relations based on mutual interests and strategic partnerships, indicating that the two countries are on the right path to achieve the goals of the comprehensive economic partnership that brings them together.
His Highness added that the UAE is an important center for Indian business and investments, and is a gateway to the Middle East region and beyond, so it provides many opportunities for Indian companies to explore new markets and start from there to expand economic and trade relations with other regions of the world.
His Highness the President said, “The UAE and India are working within many international multilateral frameworks to confront global challenges and enhance the base of common interests, most notably the G20, the BRICS, and others.” His Highness added, “The UAE is always keen to build partnerships and bridges of cooperation that It brings goodness and development and achieves the common interest of everyone in the world.”
His Highness also referred to the fruitful and continuing cooperation between the UAE and India in the field of climate action, noting the attendance of Narendra Modi at the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28) in Dubai last December, and the qualitative results that the conference produced for the benefit of humanity.
For his part, His Excellency Narendra Modi thanked His Highness the President of the State for his support in strengthening relations between the UAE and India, stressing his country’s keenness to further develop and expand the path of these relations in light of the many opportunities for their development and advancement during the coming period.
His Excellency Narendra Modi hosted a dinner in honor of His Highness the President and the accompanying delegation.
The discussions and the banquet were attended by… the delegation accompanying His Highness the President, which includes… His Highness Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and National Security Advisor, His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs, His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan, Advisor for Special Affairs at the Presidential Office, His Excellency Ali bin Hammad Al Shamsi, Secretary-General of the Supreme National Security Council, His Excellency Dr. Anwar bin Mohammed Gargash, Diplomatic Advisor to His Highness the President of the State, His Excellency Mohammed Hassan Al Suwaidi, Minister of Investment, and His Excellency Reem bint Ibrahim. Al Hashimi, Minister of State for International Cooperation, His Excellency Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, His Excellency Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Executive Affairs Authority and Member of the Executive Council of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, His Excellency Jassim Mohammed Buataba Al Zaabi, Chairman of the Department of Finance and Member of the Executive Council in Abu Dhabi, and His Excellency Saeed Mubarak Al Hajri. Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Economic and Commercial Affairs, and His Excellency Dr. Abdel Nasser Al Shaali, UAE Ambassador to India.