ABU DHABI (WAM)

His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, today received in Abu Dhabi Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Minister of External Affairs of the Republic of India.

The two sides discussed bilateral cooperation, as well as the comprehensive strategic partnership and comprehensive economic partnership between the UAE and the Republic of India, and their role in supporting both nations' efforts to achieve comprehensive development and sustainable economic prosperity.

H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan emphasised that the UAE and the Republic of India share strong and advanced historical ties, highlighting that the comprehensive strategic partnership and economic partnership have facilitated significant advancements in bilateral cooperation across various sectors, contributing to the development goals of both countries and enhancing the prosperity and well-being of their peoples.

The ministers also explored joint cooperation within the framework of international organisations and exchanged views on regional and international issues of mutual interest.