PM Modi Welcomes UAE President Sheikh Mohamed in Delhi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi warmly welcomed UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Tuesday, marking the start of a significant two-day state visit.
Key Takeaways
- UAE President Sheikh Mohamed is in India for the Vibrant Gujarat Summit as chief guest.
- This is his third visit to India and the second in just eight months.
- Leaders held bilateral talks to strengthen the strategic partnership.
- UAE is India’s third-largest trading partner and a major investor.
Ceremonial Welcome and Bilateral Talks
Upon arrival, Sheikh Mohamed was accorded a ceremonial welcome and guard of honour at Rashtrapati Bhavan. He later held detailed bilateral discussions with PM Modi at Hyderabad House.
The leaders explored ways to deepen the strategic partnership between the nations and exchanged views on regional and international issues of mutual interest.
Visit Context and Economic Ties
The UAE President arrived in Delhi to participate as the chief guest at the 10th Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit. Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya received him at the airport.
The visit underscores the rapidly growing ties:
- Trading Power: UAE is India’s third-largest trading partner and second-largest export destination.
- Major Investor: UAE ranks as the fourth-largest investor in India.
- CEPA Boost: The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) signed in February 2022 continues to boost economic relations.
A Relationship Built on Strong Foundations
India and the UAE share a friendship based on deep cultural connections and vibrant people-to-people ties. The two nations are currently celebrating 2023 as the ‘India-UAE Year of Culture’.
The relationship was elevated to a strategic partnership in 2017 and has seen consistent high-level engagement since.
