UAE's Sheikh Abdullah meets India’s foreign minister in Mumbai

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has met India's Minister of External Affairs, Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, in Mumbai.

The two discussed ways to strengthen relations between the UAE and India under the countries’ Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and Comprehensive Economic Partnership.

They explored closer cooperation in the economy, trade, investment, finance, culture and energy.

Sheikh Abdullah said the historic ties between the two countries are an advanced model of international partnership, built on mutual trust and a shared vision.

He said the partnership is “gaining growing momentum”, opening up broad prospects for cooperation in sectors that support sustainable development and make both economies more competitive.

The two sides also discussed the latest regional and international developments, and efforts to safeguard peace and security.

Sheikh Abdullah arrived in India on Monday for a working visit. He was received by Mangal Prabhat Lodha, India’s Minister of Skills, Employment, Entrepreneurship and Innovation.