Prime Minister Narendra Modi today held talks with the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, in New Delhi. The two leaders discussed the multifaceted India-UAE relations and avenues to broaden the comprehensive strategic partnership to new and emerging areas. Five agreements were signed following the talks. These include a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in the field of Barakah Nuclear Power Plant Operations and Maintenance between Emirates Nuclear Energy Company and Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited. An agreement for long-term LNG supply between Abu Dhabi National Oil Company and Indian Oil Corporation Limited was also signed. The Crown Prince also visited Rajghat to pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi.
Yesterday, Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrived in New Delhi on his first visit to India as the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi. He will travel to Mumbai tomorrow to participate in a Business Forum, in which business leaders from both countries will participate. India and the UAE share historically close and friendly ties. In recent years, the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between India and the UAE has deepened in a wide range of areas, including politics, trade, investment, connectivity, energy, technology, education, and culture. The Crown Prince’s visit will further reinforce strong India-UAE bilateral relations and open avenues for partnership in new and emerging areas. India-UAE trade reached 85 billion dollars in 2022-23, making the UAE India’s third-largest trading partner for the year 2022-23 after China and the US.
