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Jaishankar hosts UAE minister Al Nahyan for Mumbai talks
The Hindu·
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar welcomed UAE Deputy Prime Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Mumbai Tuesday before bilateral talks. Al Nahyan arrived Monday for a two day visit on trade, energy and defence. Jaishankar posted that he looked forward to talks. Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the trip reflects regular India UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership engagement.
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What It Means For You
- Business and energy stakeholders may get signals on fintech and connectivity initiatives after Tuesday talks.
- Observers of West Asia may hear joint statements on regional security including recent Saudi Arabia attacks.
- Maharashtra officials hosted the minister at the airport before Jaishankar's bilateral session.
What's Happening
- Skill Development Minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha received Al Nahyan at Mumbai airport.
- Jaiswal said both sides will advance trade, investment and defence cooperation.
- Foreign ministers are expected to review the broader West Asia situation.
India UAE Partnership Agenda
- Jaiswal listed energy, trade, investment, fintech, defence and connectivity as discussion areas on October 16.
- The Comprehensive Strategic Partnership label frames recurring ministerial visits.
- Tuesday talks in Mumbai cap the minister's two day India schedule.
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