This conversation between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed comes amid developments after the Taliban’s capture of Afghanistan and the withdrawal of US troops from the war-torn country.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Abu Dhabi’s Crown Prince Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday held a phone call with Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, and the two leaders discussed the India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Evaluated the continued progress in bilateral cooperation in different areas.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Abu Dhabi’s Crown Prince Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed also discussed regional developments on Friday and agreed that there is no place for terrorism and extremism in the world. Along with this, he has also emphasized the importance of standing with the international community against such forces.
UAE commended for its support in the pandemic
This conversation between PM Modi and Sheikh Mohammed comes in the midst of developments after the Taliban’s capture of Afghanistan and the withdrawal of US troops from the war-torn country. In this discussion, Modi appreciated the UAE’s cooperation to the Indian community during the COVID-19 epidemic and also extended his best wishes for the Expo-2020 to be held in Dubai from October 1, 2021.
The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said in a statement that during the telephonic conversation, the two leaders assessed the progress in bilateral cooperation in various fields under the India-United Arab Emirates (UAE) Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. At the same time, Prime Minister Modi tweeted and wrote, ‘Had a fruitful conversation with Mohammed bin Zayed. Reviewed progress in the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and discussed recent regional developments.
Had a very useful telecon with His Highness @BrothersBinZayed. Reviewed progress in our comprehensive strategic partnership and discussed recent regional developments. Appreciated UAE’s support to Indian community during Covid-19 and conveyed my best wishes for Dubai Expo.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 3, 2021
The PMO said that the two leaders also discussed regional issues of common interest. The two leaders agreed that there is no place for terrorism and extremism in the world and stressed the importance of the international community standing together against such forces, the statement said.
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