Jaishankar, UAE counterpart review progress in relations

They discussed cooperation in the areas of energy, food security, trade and defence, besides exchanging views on various "regional hotspots".

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar greets Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, during a meeting, in New Delhi. (PTI)

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday met with his UAE counterpart, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and noted that bilateral trade has shown appreciable growth under the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), which came into force on May 1, 2022.

They discussed cooperation in the areas of energy, food security, trade and defence, besides exchanging views on various “regional hotspots”.

Jaishankar and Sheikh Abdullah, who is on a two-day visit to India accompanied by a high-level delegation, reviewed the continuous progress in bilateral relations across different domains, since the 14th Joint Commission meeting held by them in September 2022. The two leaders appreciated the progress in bilateral relationship, especially in trade, investment, consular matters, education and food security, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a statement.

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Both ministers noted that bilateral trade has shown appreciable growth under the CEPA, the ministry stated.

India’s exports to the UAE between April and September this year were about $16 billion, an increase of 24 per cent year-on-year, while India’s imports increased 38 per cent to reach $28.4 billion in the same period.

Jaishankar tweeted, “Just concluded comprehensive discussions with FM HH @ABZayed of UAE this afternoon. Appreciated the progress in our bilateral relationship, especially in trade, investment, consular matters, education and food security. Exchanged views on the global situation and various regional hotspots. The rich conversation reflected the substance and closeness of our partnership.”

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