UAE delegation visits Parliament House, interacts with Speaker Om Birla
New Delhi, July 20
A delegation led by Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism of the United Arab Emirates, called on Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla at the Parliament House on Monday.
"Pleased to welcome H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism of the United Arab Emirates, along with members of the UAE delegation to Parliament House," Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla wrote on X.
"The interaction reflected the strong and enduring partnership between India and the United Arab Emirates, founded on mutual trust, shared interests and close cooperation. It also reaffirmed the shared commitment to further strengthening bilateral ties and deepening people-to-people connections," he added.
The UAE minister also met Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu, on Monday.
"Delighted to meet H.E. Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, UAE Minister of Economy and Tourism. Robust air connectivity has long been at the heart of the strong bilateral partnership between India and the UAE. Had a productive discussion on unlocking new avenues of collaboration in India's rapidly expanding aviation sector, with a particular focus on Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) and manufacturing," Naidu wrote on X after the meeting.
India and the UAE share one of the oldest and most enduring commercial partnerships in the world. The discovery of oil in the 1960s and the UAE's emergence as a federal state in 1971 gave new momentum to this relationship. Over the past decade, it has undergone a transformational shift, evolving from a traditional trade partnership into a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, spanning trade, investment, energy, technology and deep people-to-people bonds. Today, the two nations stand as each other's most valued economic partners in their respective regions, turning their relationship into a model for bilateral cooperation in the 21st century.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Honestly, it's good to see such high-level engagements happening. The MRO and aviation sector collaboration is going to create jobs for thousands of Indians. But I wish our government would also focus more on domestic manufacturing in these sectors instead of relying too much on bilateral deals.
As someone working in Dubai, I see the strong India-UAE bond daily. Over 3.5 million Indians live here, contributing to both economies. This visit is another step in the right direction. Great leadership from both sides! ✈️
The Comprehensive Strategic Partnership is genuinely impressive. From energy to technology to tourism, we are cooperating in every field. Just hope that this translates into better visa policies for Indian students and professionals going to UAE. People-to-people connect should be hassle-free.
Great to see our Parliament hosting foreign dignitaries with such warmth. India's diplomatic reputation is growing strong. UAE has always been a friend, whether during crises or celebrations. Keep it up! 🙌
It's wonderful that our leaders are building such partnerships, but I also wonder about the environmental cost of increased aviation and tourism. We need sustainable growth, not just economic numbers. Hope the discussions included green initiatives too. 🌍
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