MUMBAI, October 20 (ANI) — United Arab Emirates Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrived in Mumbai on Monday to further strengthen the bilateral partnership between the two countries.
He was received and welcomed by Mangalprabhat Lodha, Maharashtra’s minister for skill development.
Announcing his arrival, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal wrote in a post on X, “A warm welcome to HH Sheikh @ABZayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of UAE, as he arrives in Mumbai on an official visit to India. He was received by Shri Mangalprabhat Lodha, Minister, Skill Development Department of the Government of Maharashtra.”
Highlighting the significance of the UAE deputy prime minister’s visit, the MEA spokesperson added, “This high-level visit reflects the close and regular engagement between India and the UAE, and will further strengthen our Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.”
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar also extended a warm welcome to the Emirati deputy prime minister and foreign minister, expressing optimism about their bilateral talks.
“Delighted to welcome DPM & FM UAE @ABZayed to Mumbai. Look forward to our talks,” he wrote on X.
Earlier Friday, Jaishankar met Ras Al Khaimah ruler Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, with discussions focused on strengthening bilateral relations and addressing the situation in the Gulf.
Following the meeting, Jaishankar wrote on X, “An honour to meet HH Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, the Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah and member of the UAE Supreme Council. Grateful for his insights on further strengthening India-UAE ties and deepening engagements with the region. The situation in the Gulf also came up for discussion.”
Jaishankar was on an official visit to the UAE from October 14 to 16.
On Thursday, Jaishankar participated in a discussion titled “The Continental Corridors: Who Connects the Heartland?” during the Raisina Middle East Dialogue in Abu Dhabi. In his remarks, he noted that India was actively developing its capabilities and building trusted partnerships amid a changing global environment.
Recapping the session on X, Jaishankar stated, “A good discussion today on ‘The Continental Corridors: Who Connects the Heartland?’ at Raisina Dialogue Middle East. Made the following points: Competition has intensified, new chokepoints have emerged, and the willingness to leverage advantages has grown. Globalisation cannot be reversed, but it must be navigated with greater resilience. IMEC is already shaping regional thinking on connectivity. As the global landscape evolves, India is building its own strengths and establishing trusted partnerships.”
The second edition of the Raisina Middle East Dialogue was organized in collaboration with the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and India’s Ministry of External Affairs in Abu Dhabi from October 14 to 15.
On Wednesday, Jaishankar met his UAE counterpart, Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, to discuss bilateral relations and international issues.
Reflecting on the meeting, Jaishankar wrote on X, “A warm and productive meeting with DPM and FM Abdullah bin Zayed Al-Nahyan of UAE. Exchanged perspectives on bilateral and global issues in the spirit of our Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.” (ANI)
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