H.H. Sheikh Hamdan meets India PM Modi during official visit

Tuesday, 8 April 2025 13:46

By ARN News Centre

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and the UAE's Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister said it was a "pleasure" to meet India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his official visit to the country on Tuesday.

In a post on X, Sheikh Hamdan wrote: "It was a pleasure meeting the Prime Minister Narendra Modi today in New Delhi. Our conversations reaffirmed the strength of UAE–India ties which is built on trust, shaped by history, and driven by a shared vision to create a future full of opportunity, innovation, and lasting prosperity."

It was a pleasure meeting the Prime Minister @NarendraModi today in New Delhi. Our conversations reaffirmed the strength of UAE–India ties which is built on trust, shaped by history, and driven by a shared vision to create a future full of opportunity, innovation, and lasting… pic.twitter.com/D3mXzPteLS
— Hamdan bin Mohammed (@HamdanMohammed) April 8, 2025

Also on Tuesday the Indian PM posted on X, saying: "Glad to meet H.H/ Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Dubai. Dubai has played a key role in advancing the India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. This special visit reaffirms our deep-rooted friendship and paves the way for even stronger collaboration in the future."

Glad to meet HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Dubai. Dubai has played a key role in advancing the India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. This special visit reaffirms our deep-rooted friendship and paves the way for even stronger… pic.twitter.com/lit9nWQKyu
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 8, 2025

Sheikh Hamdan is holding talks with Indian leaders during the historic official visit. His Highness and his accompanying delegation were welcomed by Indian minister Suresh Gopi upon touch down with a ceremonial guard of honour on Tuesday morning. Read more here.

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