The discussions encompassed economic and commercial ties, defence cooperation, energy security, cultural and heritage linkages, and people-to-people connections.
Jaishankar called the Strategic Dialogue an "effective platform" that helps translate leadership guidance into reality. He said that he looked forward to co-chairing the Joint Commission meeting today.
Welcoming the UAE leader, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, the visit will "further strengthen the multifaceted Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between India & UAE."
UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan will arrive in New Delhi late evening on Wednesday on a three-day visit during which he will take part in Strategic Dialogue between the two countries and the Joint Commission meeting.
The UAE-Bahrain Joint Higher Committee convened its 12th session in Manama, chaired by UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Bahrain's Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani. Discussions focused on deepening strategic relations, with non-oil trade between the nation
Beginning his speech at the BRICS+ Summit, Sheikh Abdullah conveyed the greetings of President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and extended his thanks to President Vladimir Putin and the BRICS Russian Chairmanship for hosting this year's BRICS Summit.
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed and Abbas Araghchi exchanged views on a host of regional and international issues of common interest and the latest developments in the Middle East.
During a working dinner, Sheikh Abdullah welcomed the visit of Mekdad and discussed strengthening bilateral ties between the UAE and Syria across various sectors, including development, to serve the mutual interests of both nations.
Sheikh Abdullah toured the museum's departments and its various exhibits, which house around 65,000 paintings in addition to several temporary art exhibitions, rare prints, and architectural drawings.
The ministers reviewed the paths of joint cooperation between the UAE and New Zealand and the prospects for advancing them in all sectors, including economic, trade and renewable energy.