India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri conducted key meetings with senior UAE officials in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, reinforcing bilateral cooperation on security matters and expressing gratitude for the UAE’s support of recent Indian parliamentary initiatives.
Foreign Secretary Misri met with Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, UAE’s Minister of Tolerance and Co-Existence, where he conveyed gratitude for the warm reception of the All-party delegation by His Highness and the UAE. The discussions emphasized the shared values of harmony and tolerance that form the foundation of India-UAE relations.
In a separate meeting, Misri held talks with Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Defence Affairs, Interior and Foreign Affairs Committee of the Federal National Council of UAE, where “both sides reaffirmed their commitment to combat terrorism in all its forms and manifestations.” The officials also explored opportunities to enhance India-UAE parliamentary cooperation.During the Mid-Year Review in Abu Dhabi, Foreign Secretary Misri also met with UAE Minister of State for International Cooperation, Reem Al Hashimy. The discussions focused on taking stock of bilateral relations and exploring avenues for future collaboration across sectors.
The meetings follow a recent high-level all-party delegation visit from India to the UAE, led by Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Eknath Shinde, which focused on strengthening cooperation in counter-terrorism efforts. During that visit, UAE officials had expressed solidarity with India following recent security challenges, with Sheikh Nahyan stating that India and UAE would tackle terrorism together.