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Modi and UAE president discuss West Asia ties
The Economic Times··18 Sept
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a telephone call on Friday from UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The two leaders discussed West Asia developments and ways to further deepen the India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, the Prime Minister's Office said. Talks covered energy, defence, technology, investment and health. Birthday greetings were also conveyed during the call.
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What It Means For You
- Both sides restated coordination on regional peace, security and stability in West Asia.
- New measures under the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership were discussed across five named sectors.
- The call continues recent India-UAE engagement on regional security, the PMO statement said.
What's Happening
- Sheikh Mohamed congratulated Modi on India's BRICS Presidency, according to the PMO.
- Modi appreciated Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled's BRICS Summit participation and UAE cooperation.
- Hindustan Times and Economic Times both carried the Friday call from official statements.
What the Statement Emphasised
- The leaders reaffirmed continued cooperation and coordination on West Asia.
- Birthday greetings were part of the same official readout.
- Coverage relied on the Prime Minister's Office statement with PTI inputs.
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