The workshop was organised as part of the UAE's Year of Sustainability 2023 and in preparation for the upcoming COP28 conference, with the aim of creating a comprehensive model for carbon removal across various sectors.
The newly-formed council will strengthen mutual trade relations by organising visits and offering support to Emirati and Lithuanian companies, particularly in the trade and industry sectors.
Flooding and landslides triggered by heavy rain have killed at least 129 people in Rwanda and six in Uganda, Reuters said on Wednesday, as rescuers hunted survivors trapped in homes.
"Had a brief visit to At-Turaif UNESCO World Heritage Site and capital of the first Saudi State, in Riyadh. The tourism and heritage Diriyah Gate Project coming up in the vicinity of Al-Turaif is a good opportunity for Indian companies," tweeted Muraleedharan.
As 'Operation Kaveri' continues to bring stranded Indians back to the country from conflict-hit Sudan, another flight carrying 231 passengers landed in Mumbai on Wednesday.
"His Highness Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, Minister of Foreign Affairs, held today a phone call with His Excellency Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, External Affairs Minister of India," Saudi Arabia's Foreign Ministry said in a statement which is shared by its official Twitter account.
"20th batch of evacuees arrives in Jeddah from Port Sudan. IAF C-130J flight brings 116 evacuees," the Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia said in the statement.
"Delighted to meet Ms Nouf Marwaai, President of the Saudi Yoga Committee, in Riyadh. She was awarded Padma Shri in 2018 and played a phenomenal role in legalizing and promoting Yoga in Saudi Arabia. Kudos to her for the amazing work," Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs V Muraleedh
The UAE continues the process of prioritising the evacuation of the most vulnerable, including the sick, children, the elderly and women, with the operation in line with the UAE's commitments to humanitarian assistance and strengthening global cooperation and solidarity.
Another 'Operation Kaveri' flight carrying 231 Indian evacuees reached Gujarat's Ahmedabad on Tuesday from Saudi Arabia's Jeddah, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said.