In order to give strong base to their comprehensive strategic partnership, India and the United Arab Emirates on Thursday signed seven agreements in the areas of cyber security, renewable energy, investment in infrastructure, space cooperation, insurance, culture and skill development.
The agreements were signed following a meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan at the Prime Minister’s residence. The talks between two leaders also covered ways to contain radicalism, stepping up counter-terrorism cooperation and dealing with the ISIS. Besides, food secrurity, maritime security, oil trade were some other issues that were discussed. During the meeting, Al Nahyan praised the contribution of Indian community in the UAE.
The two countries will issue a joint statement on Friday. Earlier, Al Nahyan was accorded a ceremonial welcome in the forecourt of the Rashtrapati Bhavan. The Prime Minister, Home Minister Rajnath Singh and Finance Minister Arun Jaitley were present on the occasion.
“An exceptional tete-a-tete. PM meets the Crown Prince for a restricted meeting at 7RCR before talks in the evening,” Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Vikas Swarup tweeted.
Al Nahyan, also the Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE armed forces, will travel to Mumbai on Friday to meet the business heads of India and UAE and discuss ways to improve trade and investment between two countries.
Two agreements, on currency swapping and one between Dubai Economic Council and Export Import Bank of India will be signed in Mumbai on Friday.