Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan meets PM Modi, discusses UAE-India ties for prosperous future

Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan meets PM Modi, discusses UAE-India ties for prosperous future
April 8, 2025

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and UAE Defence Minister, commenced his two-day official visit to India today with a high-level meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This visit, marking his first official trip to India in his current role, underscores the growing and deep-rooted bilateral ties between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and India, spanning strategic, economic, and cultural sectors.

During their meeting, the two leaders discussed the vibrant and dynamic partnership between the two nations, focusing on strengthening collaboration in key areas such as trade, investment, and defence. Prime Minister Modi expressed his enthusiasm for the continued development of UAE-India relations, highlighting their shared vision for a prosperous future, built on mutual trust and a commitment to enhancing bilateral cooperation.

Following his meeting with Prime Minister Modi, Sheikh Hamdan engaged in crucial bilateral discussions with Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. The talks centred on further enhancing defence cooperation, exploring joint initiatives in the security domain, and aligning efforts for regional stability.

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