His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and the UAE's Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister, has held talks with India's Defence Minister, Rajnath Singh.
The meeting in New Delhi focused on strengthening defence and military cooperation between the UAE and India.
Discussions covered key areas including defence industries, military training, skills development, and technology transfer.
Both sides stressed the importance of ongoing dialogue on regional security and geopolitical issues, aiming to further enhance their strategic partnership for regional and global stability.
Hamdan bin Mohammed meets with @rajnathsingh, Defence Minister of India. The meeting discussed avenues to strengthen defence and military cooperation between the two friendly countries. pic.twitter.com/VOX1yQExlZ
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) April 8, 2025
The meeting was held as part of Sheikh Hamdan’s official visit to India.
He also held talks with India’s Minister of External Affairs, Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar. Both leaders discussed expanding cooperation in support of sustainable development and mutual prosperity.
Sheikh Hamdan commended India's global role and emphasised the importance of continued collaboration for global stability and progress.
The meeting followed his earlier talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, highlighting the growing ties between the UAE and India.
وزير الشؤون الخارجية الهندي عبر حسابه في X: سُررتُ باستقبال سموّ الشيخ حمدان بن محمد بن راشد آل مكتوم، ولي عهد دبي، نائب رئيس مجلس الوزراء وزير الدفاع في بداية زيارته الرسمية الأولى إلى الهند. نُقدّر دوره الإيجابي تجاه علاقات التعاون الثنائي في مختلف المجالات. https://t.co/chh6lJTktA
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) April 8, 2025

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