Mumbai/New Delhi, 20 October (H.S.): Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), arrived in Mumbai on Monday on an official visit to India. According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the visit reflects the regular high-level engagements between the two countries and their strengthening strategic relationship.

Mangal Prabhat Lodha, Maharashtra’s Minister for Skill Development, welcomed Sheikh Abdullah upon his arrival in Mumbai. The Indian Ministry of External Affairs announced his arrival on the social media platform X, expressing confidence that the visit would further strengthen the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between India and the UAE.

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will host his UAE counterpart in Mumbai on October 19 and 20. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the two delegations would review various aspects of bilateral cooperation and discuss ways to advance ongoing initiatives.

The discussions are expected to cover key areas, including energy, trade, investment, financial technology (fintech), defence and connectivity. The two sides will also exchange views on developments in West Asia and a range of global and multilateral issues.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar