Value his positive sentiments towards our vibrant ties: Jaishankar welcomes Dubai Crown Prince

IANS April 8, 2025 358 views

Dubai's Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan is making his first official visit to India, marking a significant diplomatic milestone. External Affairs Minister Jaishankar warmly welcomed the UAE Deputy Prime Minister, highlighting the strong bilateral ties between the two nations. The visit includes high-level meetings with Prime Minister Modi and other key ministers, focusing on strengthening cooperation across multiple sectors. This diplomatic engagement underscores the growing strategic partnership between India and the UAE, particularly with Dubai's crucial role in people-to-people and economic exchanges.

"Value his positive sentiments for our wide-ranging cooperation and vibrant ties" - S. Jaishankar, External Affairs Minister
Value his positive sentiments towards our vibrant ties: Jaishankar welcomes Dubai Crown Prince
New Delhi, April 8: External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, expressed his pleasure in welcoming Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Dubai and UAE Deputy Prime Minister, as he arrived in India on Tuesday for his first official visit to the country.

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Crown Prince arrives with high-level delegation for strategic meetings

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Discussions to focus on trade, defense, and economic collaboration

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Visiting key Indian cities to strengthen bilateral relations

Taking to social media platform X, External Affairs Minister (EAM) Jaishankar posted on Tuesday, "Delighted to welcome Crown Prince of Dubai and DPM & Minister of Defence of UAE HH Sheikh Hamdan Mohammed, at the start of his first official visit to India. Value his positive sentiments for our wide-ranging cooperation and vibrant ties."

This marks a significant milestone in bilateral relations as it is Sheikh Hamdan's first official visit to India in his current capacity as the Crown Prince of Dubai.

Accompanied by a high-level delegation comprising several ministers, senior government officials, and top business leaders, the visit highlights the growing ties between India and the UAE.

During his visit, the Crown Prince will engage in meetings with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who will host a working lunch for him, as well as EAM Jaishankar and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.

These discussions are expected to focus on strengthening bilateral cooperation in various sectors, including Defence, trade, and cultural exchanges.

Following his time in Delhi, the Crown Prince will travel to Mumbai, where he will take part in a business roundtable with leading industrialists and businessmen from both nations. This interaction is aimed at boosting India-UAE economic and commercial relations, particularly in both traditional and emerging sectors.

"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 the 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 personally extended the invitation to Sheikh Hamdan during his recent visit to the UAE in January 2025, further solidifying the diplomatic rapport between the two nations.

Reader Comments

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Priya K.
This is such a positive development! 🇮🇳🤝🇦🇪 The UAE has been such a welcoming home for so many Indians working abroad. Hope this visit leads to even more opportunities for our diaspora.
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Rahul S.
While I appreciate the diplomatic efforts, I hope these discussions also address the working conditions of Indian laborers in Dubai. Stronger worker protections would make this partnership truly meaningful.
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Ayesha M.
The cultural exchange potential here is exciting! Would love to see more Emirati students coming to study in India and vice versa. Education partnerships could be the next big frontier.
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Vikram P.
That business roundtable in Mumbai is going to be 🔥! With both nations pushing for digital transformation, I bet we'll see some major tech collaborations announced soon.
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Sanjay T.
My cousin works in Dubai's hospitality sector. These high-level visits always trickle down to more tourism opportunities. Good for business on both sides!
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Neha R.
The defense cooperation angle is interesting. With both countries facing similar security challenges in the region, this could lead to some meaningful strategic partnerships.

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