The Sampadak Express News Desk
India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar welcomed United Arab Emirates Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Mumbai ahead of bilateral talks scheduled for Tuesday, with discussions expected to focus on trade, energy and defence cooperation. According to The Hindu, Sheikh Abdullah arrived in the city on Monday evening for a two-day visit.
“Delighted to welcome DPM & FM UAE @ABZayed to Mumbai. Look forward to our talks,” Mr. Jaishankar said in a social media post on Monday.
The talks between the two foreign ministers on Tuesday are expected to be wide-ranging. Officials indicated the agenda will also include a review of the situation in West Asia, including recent attacks on Saudi Arabia.
Sheikh Abdullah was received at Mumbai’s airport by Maharashtra’s Skill Development Minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha.
External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the visit reflects the “close and regular engagement” between India and the UAE and would further strengthen their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. In remarks made on Friday, Mr. Jaiswal added that both sides would assess and advance initiatives across energy, trade and investment, fintech, defence and connectivity.
The foreign ministers’ meeting is slated for Tuesday in Mumbai.
