New Delhi, 07 September (HS): On the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khalid bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan will visit India on an official visit on 9-10 September. This will be his first visit to India as the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi. He will be accompanied by several ministers of the UAE government and a business delegation.

The Ministry of External Affairs issued a statement on Saturday saying that on September 9, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and discuss various areas of bilateral cooperation. He is also scheduled to meet President Draupadi Murmu. He will also visit Rajghat to pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi.

On September 10, the Crown Prince will visit Mumbai to attend a business forum in which business leaders of both countries will participate.

The statement said that India and the UAE have historically close and friendly relations. In recent years, the comprehensive strategic partnership between India and the UAE has deepened across multiple sectors, including political, trade, investment, connectivity, energy, technology, education and culture. The Crown Prince's visit will further strengthen India-UAE bilateral ties and open avenues for partnership in new and emerging areas.

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