EAM’s visit strengthened India-UAE ties, says MEA

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar’s recent United Arab Emirates (UAE) visit has further strengthened India-UAE comprehensive strategic partnership, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a statement on Wednesday. Jaishankar was on an official visit to the UAE from January 27 to 29.

“This was S Jaishankar’s third official visit to the UAE, since his re-appointment as External Affairs Minister in June 2024. Closely following the visit of HH Sheikh Abdullah to India in December 2024 for the bilateral Joint Commission Meeting and Strategic Dialogue, the visit reflects the commitment of both sides to maintain regular and sustained high-level engagements. The visit has further strengthened the India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership,” the MEA said.

During the visit Jaishankar called on UAE President Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed and discussed the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries and regional and international developments of mutual interest, it said.

He also met with Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Khaled Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed on January 28. Besides, Jaishankar also held a meeting with Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum on January 29.

Jaishankar and his counterpart Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed held a bilateral meeting on January 27.