
Dubai Crown Prince's India visit paves way for stronger bilateral collaboration: PM Modi
The Hindu
India and UAE strengthen bilateral ties through strategic partnership, focusing on defense, trade, and innovation for mutual prosperity.
Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum's "special" visit to India paved the way for a stronger bilateral collaboration, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday (April 8, 2025) after meeting the influential leader from the United Arab Emirates.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also held a separate meeting with the visiting dignitary and later said India is eager to work closely with the Gulf nation in the defence sector, including in co-production and co-development projects.
Both India and the UAE are committed to working towards peace and prosperity in the region, he said.
In a social media post, Mr. Modi said Dubai has played a key role in advancing the India-UAE comprehensive strategic partnership.
Al Maktoum arrived in the national capital this morning on a two-day India visit. He is travelling to Mumbai after concluding his engagements in Delhi.
"Glad to meet HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Dubai. Dubai has played a key role in advancing the India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership," Mr. Modi said.
"This special visit reaffirms our deep-rooted friendship and paves the way for even stronger collaboration in the future," he said.