ABU DHABI — Indian Foreign Minister Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar arrived in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday evening following a one-day visit to Bahrain. The Indian minister was received by Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan at Al Shati Palace in Abu Dhabi. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed discussed with Dr. Jaishankar strategic and friendly relations between the two countries and ways of furthering bilateral cooperation and partnerships, particularly in political, investment, and economic fields, the UAE state news agency, WAM, reported. The meeting also touched on the latest developments regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, and the importance of the two countries' cooperation in the fields of pandemic containment, prevention, and control of its spread. The two sides also exchanged views on regional and international issues of mutual interest. Jaishankar conveyed to Sheikh Mohamed greetings of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his wishes of further progress and prosperity to the United Arab Emirates. Sheikh Mohamed reciprocated greetings to the Indian prime minister and his best wishes to the people of India. He noted that the relations between the two countries have witnessed remarkable growth, thanks to the keenness of the leadership of the two nations. The meeting was attended by UAE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Dr. Anwar bin Mohammed Gargash and other high-ranking UAE government officials.
