UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah Bin Zayed Arrives in Mumbai for Bilateral Talks

Mumbai, October 19 (Daily Kiran) : Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of the United Arab Emirates, arrived in Mumbai on October 19 for an official visit. The Ministry of External Affairs described this trip as a symbol of the strong and ongoing dialogue between India and the UAE.

Maharashtra’s Skill Development Minister, Mangal Prabhat Lodha, welcomed the UAE Foreign Minister upon his arrival, as noted in a post on the social media platform X.

According to the Ministry, this high-level visit will deepen the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two nations. During his stay, Foreign Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar will engage in bilateral talks with his UAE counterpart on October 19 and 20.

Speaking at a bi-weekly media briefing in New Delhi, spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that the meeting between Jaishankar and Abdullah Bin Zayed will provide an opportunity to review all aspects of bilateral cooperation. They will also discuss the situation in West Asia, along with global and multilateral issues.

When asked about Jaishankar’s upcoming meetings, Jaiswal confirmed that the Foreign Minister will host the UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister during this official visit. On October 20, he is scheduled to meet with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and will participate as a chief guest in the celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of American independence.

The visit of the UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister is expected to facilitate a comprehensive review of bilateral cooperation under the India-UAE strategic partnership. Delegations will assess and advance initiatives in areas such as energy, trade, investment, fintech, defense, and connectivity. There will also be extensive exchanges on the situation in West Asia and other global and multilateral issues.