India and the UAE agreed on new initiatives and a forward-looking agenda to deepen cooperation across key sectors during talks between External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed in Abu Dhabi.
Marking the International Day of Families, Sheikh Abdullah noted that this year's observance holds particular significance with the recent establishment of the Ministry of Family.
Sheikh Abdullah and Ablakwa also reviewed opportunities to boost joint cooperation in various vital sectors, including economy, trade, investment, and energy.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of the UAE, Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has called on India and Pakistan to exercise restraint, de-escalate tensions, and avoid further escalation, UAE's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) said in a statement on Wednesday.
During the meeting, held today in Stockholm, the two sides discussed bilateral relations between the UAE and Sweden and explored opportunities for cooperation in various sectors, including economy, trade, and investment.
The meeting explored avenues for joint cooperation between the two countries across various sectors, particularly in economic, investment, trade and industrial fields, as well as other areas of mutual interest.
Upon his arrival at the French Ministry of Armed Forces, Sheikh Abdullah was received with an official welcome ceremony, where the national anthems of the United Arab Emirates and the French Republic were played, and a guard of honour was assembled in salute to him.
During her visit, the UAE foreign minister envoy met Dubravka Suica, EU Commissioner for the Mediterranean, to discuss specific avenues for strengthening UAE-EU relations.
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, held a phone call today with Bakhtiyor Saidov, the Foreign Minister of the Republic of Uzbekistan.