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Modi receives UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan | Cooperation i areas of science and technology, UAE investments in setting up manufacturing industry in India and strengthening cooperation in third countries were discussed by India ad UAE . |
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday met UAE Foreign Minister
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan is visiting
India for the 11th meeting of India-UAE Joint Commission for Economic and
Technical Cooperation that is co-chaired by EAM.
Prime Minister said his visit to the UAE chartered a new course in bilateral
relations between the two countries that would not only be beneficial for the
two countries, but also contribute to peace and prosperity in Asia and beyond.
Prime Minister expressed deep appreciation for the vision of the UAE's
leadership in transforming the country by harnessing the possibilities of human
spirit, innovation and science. He appreciated the vibrant and multicultural
society in UAE that has also embraced and protected interest of 2.6 million
Indians in the country.
The UAE Foreign Minister said they attached the highest importance to
comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries. He reiterated
UAE's commitment to implement the agreements of last month vis-a-vis trade
and investment, defence, security, energy, space, renewable energy, science
and technology, tourism and people to people contacts.
Opportunities of bilateral cooperation, including joint research and development
in the frontier areas of science and technology, UAE investments in setting up
manufacturing industry in India and strengthening cooperation in third countries
were also discussed.
Modi reiterated his invitation to the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi to visit India.
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