Sheikh Khaled bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s arrival in New Delhi marked his inaugural official go to to India, as acknowledged by the ministry of exterior affairs.Upon his arrival, the Crown Prince was greeted by union minister of commerce and trade, Piyush Goyal, and acquired a ceremonial welcome.
After the talks, the crown prince paid to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat and laid down a wreath.
“A brand new milestone in a historic relationship. His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrived in Delhi on his first official go to to India. Warmly acquired by @CimGOI @piyushgoyal and accorded a ceremonial welcome,” MEA spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal mentioned in a put up on X.
Throughout his two-day go to on September 9-10, he’ll focus on bilateral cooperation with PM Modi, meet President Droupadi Murmu, and take part in a enterprise discussion board in Mumbai.
MEA additionally highlighted the traditionally shut and amicable relations between India and the UAE in a press launch. “India and UAE share traditionally shut and pleasant ties. Lately, the Complete Strategic Partnership between India and UAE has deepened in a variety of areas together with political, commerce, funding, connectivity, vitality, know-how, schooling, and tradition. The Crown Prince’s go to will additional reinforce robust India-UAE bilateral relations and open avenues for partnership in new and rising areas,’ learn the ministry’s assertion.
Union Ministers Hardeep Singh Puri (Petroleum and Pure Gasoline), Piyush Goyal (Commerce and Trade), together with Nationwide Safety Advisor Ajit Doval and different officers, additionally attended the assembly.
Earlier this 12 months, in February, PM Modi visited the UAE and held discussions with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on the India-UAE bilateral relationship. They witnessed the alternate of eight agreements and welcomed the MoU for the creation of an intergovernmental framework between India and the UAE on the India-Center East-Europe Financial Hall (IMEEC), reflecting the lead taken by each international locations in selling regional connectivity.
Throughout his go to, PM Modi additionally inaugurated the BAPS Mandir, the primary Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi, and addressed the Indian diaspora at an occasion titled ‘Ahlan Modi’.