Nahyan welcomes Pinarayi, discusses ties

Sheikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance & Coexistence, received at his majlis in Abu Dhabi Pinarayi Vijayan, Chief Minister of Kerala, and the accompanying delegation.

The Indian delegation included Saji Cheriyan, Kerala’s Minister of Culture and Youth Affairs; Dr. Deepak Mittal, Ambassador of India to the United Arab Emirates; Dr. A. Jayathilak, Chief Secretary, Government of Kerala; and Yusuff Ali MA, Chairman of Lulu Group International.

Sheikh Nahyan welcomed the delegation, affirming that what the United Arab Emirates — under the leadership of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan — continues to achieve in terms of strong partnerships with the Republic of India reflects a national vision that strengthens bridges of cooperation and friendship and consolidates the values of tolerance and coexistence between the two peoples.

The two sides discussed ways to enhance joint cooperation across various fields that support comprehensive development, in a manner that serves mutual interests and opens broader horizons for future partnerships.

Sheikh Nahyan also commended the constructive role played by Indian entrepreneurs and investors in deepening cooperation between the two countries, emphasising the UAE’s keenness to provide an enabling environment that supports success and encourages initiatives that advance shared prosperity.

At the conclusion of the meeting, the visiting delegation thanked Sheikh Nahyan for the warm reception and expressed appreciation for the care the UAE extends to the Indian community.

Recently, Sheikh Nahyan affirmed the deep-rooted historical ties between the UAE and India, describing them as a distinguished model of constructive cooperation and mutual understanding, underpinned by a shared leadership vision for sustainable development and global peace.

His remarks came during a meeting with a multi-party parliamentary delegation from India, headed by Dr. Shrikant Eknath Shinde, Member of Parliament, in the presence of Sunjay Sudhir, Ambassador of India to the UAE.

The delegation included eight members of parliament representing a spectrum of Indian political parties to strengthen bilateral relations and explore avenues of cooperation in various fields, particularly at the parliamentary and cultural levels.

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