The President and Prime Minister of India discuss strengthening relations between the two countries

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, may God protect him, and the Prime Minister of the Republic of India, Narendra Modi, discussed various aspects of bilateral relations between the UAE and India, and ways to advance them for the benefit of the development and prosperity of the two countries and their friendly peoples, within the framework of the strategic and economic partnership. comprehensive 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 collective action. International efforts to confront common challenges and bring 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 need to work towards a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and ensure protection for civilians, and provide them with sufficient, 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 peace. Permanent 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 January 26th.

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,” noting 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, BRICS, and others.”

His Highness added, “The UAE is always keen to build partnerships and bridges of cooperation that bring goodness and development and achieve 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 Narendra Modi’s attendance 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.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan said, in a blog post on the “X” platform: “I was pleased to meet Narendra Modi in India, where we discussed various aspects of bilateral relations and ways to support them in the interest of development and prosperity for the peoples of both countries. UAE-Indian relations are a model of advanced development relations, and we are keen to invest all available opportunities to strengthen them and expand their horizons.”

For his part, 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 course of these relations in light of the many opportunities for their development and advancement during the coming period.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, may God protect him, arrived yesterday in the friendly Republic of India on a working visit during which he discussed with the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, the strategic relations between the two countries and ways to strengthen them and expand their horizons, especially at the development level. In addition to His Highness’ attendance at the tenth “Vibrant Gujarat Summit”.

Upon his arrival with the accompanying delegation at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in the city of Ahmedabad in the state of Gujarat, His Highness was greeted by the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi.

His Highness the President and the Indian Prime Minister passed by a painting of them together hanging in the airport building, and they also watched a performance by a traditional band.

Narendra Modi accompanied His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to the meeting headquarters, while numbers of Indians lined up on both sides of the road to greet His Highness the President, carrying the flags of the UAE and India.

During the visit, His Highness the President of the State is accompanied by a delegation that 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 Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan, Advisor for Special Affairs in the Presidential Office, Secretary-General of the Supreme National Security Council, Ali bin Hammad Al Shamsi, Diplomatic Advisor to His Highness the President, Dr. Anwar bin Mohammed Gargash, Minister of State for International Cooperation Affairs, Reem bint Ibrahim Al Hashemi, and Minister of Investment Mohammed. Hassan Al Suwaidi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Chairman of the Executive Affairs Authority and Member of the Executive Council of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, Khaldoun Khalifa Al Mubarak, Head of the Department of Finance, Member of the Executive Council of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, Jassim Mohammed Buataba Al Zaabi, and Assistant Minister for Economic and Commercial Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Saeed Mubarak Al Hajri. And the UAE Ambassador to India, Dr. Abdel Nasser Al Shaali.

Memorandums of understanding between the two countries

Gujarat – WAM / His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, may God protect him, and the Prime Minister of the Republic of India, Narendra Modi, witnessed the exchange of a number of memorandums of understanding between the two sides.

It included a memorandum of understanding for investment cooperation in the field of developing food complexes, a memorandum of understanding for investment cooperation in the field of renewable energy, a memorandum of understanding for investment cooperation in the field of innovative health care, and a memorandum of understanding on establishing sustainable, green and efficient ports.

Memorandums of understanding were exchanged by the UAE Minister of Investment Mohammed Hassan Al Suwaidi, and the Chairman and CEO of DP World Group, Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem. On the Indian side, Minister of External Affairs, Dr. Subramaniam Jai Shankar, Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Minister of Food Industries, Pashupati Kumar Paras, and Vice President and CEO of the Indian Services Department, Raj Kumar Beniwal.