India, UAE Eye Stronger Defence and Tech Cooperation During High-Level Talks
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today welcomed the Crown Prince of Dubai, Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, in New Delhi, reaffirming the enduring friendship and robust partnership between India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
In a post shared on social media following the meeting, Prime Minister Modi praised Dubai's vital role in advancing the India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. He described the visit as "special" and noted that it reinforces the "deep-rooted friendship" between the two nations while paving the way for even greater collaboration in the future.
Sheikh Hamdan, who also serves as the UAE's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, arrived in the Indian capital earlier today. He was received at the airport by Minister of State Suresh Gopi. This marks his first official visit to India since assuming the role of Crown Prince.
During his visit, Sheikh Hamdan also held discussions with External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. Dr Jaishankar shared his appreciation for the Crown Prince's positive outlook on the expanding cooperation and strong bilateral ties between India and the UAE.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh described the meeting as "productive" in a statement posted on social media. He underscored the importance of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with the UAE and expressed India's readiness to deepen cooperation in key areas such as defence collaboration, joint production and development initiatives, innovation, and advanced technology.
He further emphasized the shared vision of India and the UAE in working together to ensure peace and prosperity across the region.
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