Crown Prince of Dubai to begin India visit from Tuesday

IANS April 7, 2025 250 views

Dubai's Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Al Maktoum is embarking on a significant two-day official visit to India, marking his first trip as Crown Prince. The visit aims to enhance strategic partnership and economic ties between India and the UAE, with high-level governmental and business interactions scheduled. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will host a working lunch, and the Crown Prince will meet with key ministers including S. Jaishankar and Rajnath Singh. This diplomatic engagement is expected to further strengthen the robust people-to-people and commercial relationships between the two nations.

"A warm conversation on our deep bonds of friendship" - S. Jaishankar, External Affairs Minister
New Delhi/Dubai, April 7: Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of UAE will be on a two-day visit to India starting Tuesday ​at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced Monday.

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Crown Prince to meet Modi and key Indian ministers in strategic visit

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Dubai delegation to explore economic cooperation opportunities

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Strengthening India-UAE comprehensive strategic partnership

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Business roundtable planned in Mumbai

This would be Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Al Maktoum's first official visit to India as the Crown Prince of Dubai and he will be accompanied by several ministers, senior government officials and a high-level business delegation.

Prime Minister Modi will host a working lunch for the visiting dignitary on Tuesday and the Crown Prince is also scheduled to hold meetings with External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.

After Delhi, the Crown Prince will visit Mumbai and will also participate in a business roundtable with prominent business leaders from both sides. The interaction will strengthen India–UAE economic and commercial cooperation across traditional and futuristic areas.

"Traditionally, Dubai has played an important role in India's commercial, cultural and people-to-people exchanges with the UAE. Majority of India's around 4.3 million diaspora in UAE reside and work in Dubai. The visit of His Highness the Crown Prince will further solidify the India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and strengthen our multifaceted ties with Dubai," read a statement issued by the MEA.

EAM Jaishankar had extended Prime Minister's invitation to the Crown Prince to visit India at an early date during his visit to the United Arab Emirates on January 27-29, this year.

"Delighted to meet Crown Prince of Dubai and DPM and Minister of Defence of UAE HH Hamdan Mohammed. A warm conversation on our deep bonds of friendship and taking them forward for the good of our people," the EAM had posted on X after the meeting which strengthened further India's strong and ever-growing economic and people-to-people ties with Dubai.

Reader Comments

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Rahul K.
This is great news for India-UAE relations! The business roundtable could open up so many opportunities for both countries. Hoping to see more collaborations in tech and renewable energy sectors 🤝
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Priya M.
As someone with family working in Dubai, I'm really happy to see these diplomatic efforts. The Indian diaspora there contributes so much to both economies. Hope this visit leads to better worker protections too!
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Amit S.
While I appreciate the diplomatic gesture, I hope the discussions go beyond business deals. There should be more focus on cultural exchanges and educational partnerships too.
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Sunita R.
Dubai has been a second home for so many Indians. This visit is long overdue! The Crown Prince seems genuinely interested in strengthening ties. Excited to see what comes out of this 🤩
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Vijay P.
The economic potential here is huge, but I hope they also discuss easier visa processes and better banking facilities for NRIs in UAE. Those would make a real difference to millions of families.
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Neha T.
Interesting that he's visiting Mumbai too! The business community there must be thrilled. Maybe we'll see some big announcements about infrastructure investments or joint ventures.

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Sheikh Hamdan Dubai Crown Prince India-UAE Relations Narendra Modi S. Jaishankar Diplomatic Visit Economic Cooperation
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