Foreign Secy Misri reaches Abu Dhabi, highlights joint commitment with UAE to combat terrorism

Abu Dhabi, June 10: Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Tuesday met Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, UAE's Minister of Tolerance and Co-Existence in Abu Dhabi, expressing gratitude for hosting the Indian all party Parliamentary delegation that recently visited the country and also highlighting the common values of harmony and tolerance shared between India and United Arab Emirates.

"Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri called on Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance in Abu Dhabi today. He conveyed gratitude for the warm reception of the All-party delegation by His Highness and the UAE. They highlighted the shared ethos of harmony and tolerance of India and UAE," the Indian Embassy in UAE posted on X.

Misri also met Ali Alnuaimi, Chairman of Defence Affairs, Interior and Foreign Affairs Committee, Federal National Council of UAE. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to combat terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. They also discussed India-UAE Parliamentary cooperation.

A high-level all-party delegation from India, led by Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Eknath Shinde, recently concluded a successful and productive visit to the UAE, significantly enhancing India-UAE cooperation in combating terrorism under the global outreach campaign of Operation Sindoor.

UAE's Minister of Tolerance and Co-Existence Sheikh Nahyan Mubarak Al Nahyan and Chairman of the Defence, Interior and Foreign Affairs Committee of Federal National Council Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi along with several other senior Emirati parliamentarians had expressed full solidarity with India as the high-level all-party delegation from India called on them in Abu Dhabi.

As the delegation highlighted the perpetration of cross-border terrorism and efforts to cause social disharmony in India by Pakistan, Nahyan Mubarak Al Nahyan conveyed his deep condolences on the April 22 Pahalgam terrorist attack and said, "India and UAE will tackle terrorism together. The UAE will always stand by India."

The delegation then held substantive discussions with Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Defence, Interior and Foreign Affairs Committee of Federal National Council, underscoring the precise, measured, and non-escalatory nature of Operation Sindoor against the barbaric terrorist attack on the tourists in Kashmir.

According to the Embassy of India in Abu Dhabi, during the meeting, Nuaimi stressed, "India-UAE relationship is beyond trade and culture, and encompasses security and strategic issues. Terrorism is against the whole of humanity and the international community must act now".

The visit marked India's unprecedented diplomatic campaign to expose Pakistan's sustained role in cross-border terrorism, including the heinous Pahalgam attack.

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Rajesh K.

Strong move by our Foreign Secretary! UAE has always been a reliable partner. Their support against terrorism is crucial, especially when Pakistan continues its proxy wars. Operation Sindoor shows India's mature response - precise and effective. 🇮🇳🤝🇦🇪

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Priya M.

While I appreciate the diplomatic efforts, I hope this translates to concrete action. Too many innocent lives are lost to cross-border terrorism. UAE's condemnation is welcome, but we need more countries to call out Pakistan openly. The Pahalgam attack was heartbreaking 💔

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Arjun S.

UAE understands our pain - 3.5 million Indians working there make this partnership personal. Terrorism affects both nations. Good to see cooperation moving beyond just trade and remittances to security matters. More Gulf countries should follow UAE's lead!

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Sunita R.

The Minister of Tolerance meeting our delegation is symbolic. India and UAE both value peaceful coexistence, unlike some neighbors who spread hate. Terrorism has no religion - it's time the world unites against it. Jai Hind!

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Vikram D.

Smart diplomacy! UAE's support isolates Pakistan further in the Muslim world. But we must ensure our own internal security is tight too. No point having global support if local systems are weak. More such delegations should visit other Islamic countries.

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Neha T.

As an NRI in Dubai, I'm proud to see this partnership strengthening. UAE leaders understand India's concerns better than Western nations. Their statement "terrorism against humanity" says it all. Hope this leads to more intelligence sharing and security cooperation.

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