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Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met with UAE Minister Reem Al Hashimy to discuss bilateral relations. They reviewed the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between India and the UAE. The talks covered areas including trade, investment, and defense cooperation. This meeting followed a similar engagement between the two officials in June.

Key Points: Foreign Secy Vikram Misri Meets UAE Minister Reem Al Hashimy

  • Reviewed multi-faceted India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
  • Discussed cooperation in trade, investment, and defense sectors
  • Followed up on similar engagement from June meeting
  • Explored opportunities for future bilateral cooperation
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Foreign Secy Vikram Misri discusses bilateral ties, future partnerships with UAE's International Cooperation MoS Reem Al Hashimy

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and UAE's Reem Al Hashimy review India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership covering trade, defense, and energy ties.

"They took stock of the bilateral ties and discussed future partnerships. - Indian Embassy in UAE"

New Delhi, September 10

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met UAE Minister of State for International Cooperation and Special Envoy for India, Reem Al Hashimy, in New Delhi on Wednesday.

During the meeting, they reviewed the multi-faceted India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership covering the areas of trade, investment, defence, security, technology, energy, education, culture and people-to-people ties, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said.

The discussions followed a similar engagement in June this year, when Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met Reem Al Hashimy to review the progress of the India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

During the June meeting, they assessed the current state of bilateral ties and explored opportunities for future cooperation.

Sharing pictures of the June meet on X, the Indian Embassy in UAE wrote, "Foreign Secretary @VikramMisri met UAE MoS for International Cooperation, HE Reem Al Hashimy, today for the Mid-Year Review of the growing and expanding Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. They took stock of the bilateral ties and discussed future partnerships."

Earlier in June, he also met with the Chairman of the Defence, Interior and Foreign Affairs Committee of the Federal National Council, Ali Alnuaim, discussing parliamentary cooperation.

"The Secretary of Foreign Affairs @VikramMisri met with His Excellency @Dralnoaimi, Chairman of the Defense, Interior and Foreign Affairs Committee of the Federal National Council. The two sides affirmed their commitment to combating terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. They also discussed parliamentary cooperation," the Indian Embassy in UAE posted on X.

Vikram Misri also met with Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance Office, and expressed his gratitude for the warm reception.

"The Foreign Secretary @VikramMisri met His Highness Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan @uaetolerance in Abu Dhabi today," the India embassy wrote on X.

"He expressed his gratitude for the warm reception His Highness and the UAE had extended to the delegation, which included members of all political parties. They emphasised the shared spirit of harmony and tolerance between the two countries," the post added.

- ANI

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Priya S
UAE has been such a reliable partner for India. From energy security to investments in infrastructure, this partnership benefits both nations. Hope they discussed easier visa processes for Indian professionals.
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Michael C
As someone working in Dubai for 8 years, I appreciate these diplomatic efforts. The India-UAE relationship has improved significantly over the years. Better cooperation means better working conditions for Indians here.
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Ananya R
While these meetings are important, I hope they're actually achieving concrete outcomes. Sometimes these diplomatic engagements feel like photo opportunities rather than substantive progress. Would like to see specific agreements coming out of these talks.
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Karthik V
The focus on combating terrorism is crucial given our regional security concerns. UAE's cooperation in intelligence sharing can be valuable for India's security apparatus. Good to see this being discussed at high levels.
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Sarah B
Cultural exchange and tolerance discussions are so important! UAE has made great strides in religious tolerance, and India has much to share in this area too. Hope they're planning more cultural festivals and student exchange programs.

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