Jaishankar has been invited to Abu Dhabi by UAE’s Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The main focus of this meeting is on economic recovery post COVID- 19.
Indian MEA S. Jaishankar tweets, “Another productive interaction with FM @ABZayed on our bilateral cooperation. Took forward our ongoing discussions on this subject, starting in February. The strong focus on post-COVID economic recovery will remain a priority for us.”
Another productive interaction with FM @ABZayed on our bilateral cooperation. Took forward our ongoing discussions on this subject, starting in February. The strong focus on post-COVID economic recovery will remain a priority for us. pic.twitter.com/y1w3NXORBT
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) April 18, 2021
Jaishankar arrived in Abu Dhabi on Sunday with a focus on boosting bilateral economic cooperation. His visit to the Untied Arab Emirates comes amid evolving geo-political developments in the region, particularly in Afghanistan.
According to UAE’s official WAM news agency, the two leaders discussed ways to develop and enhance bilateral cooperation in all domains, in a way that will fulfil the aspirations of the leadership of India and the UAE and benefit their peoples.
Emphasizing on the historic ties between the two nations, Sheikh Abdullah said that the UAE-India strategic partnership contributes to creating more opportunities for growth in commercial, economic, cultural and other fields.They also deliberated the latest Covid-19 developments, the two countries’ efforts to contain its repercussions, and the global efforts to provide vaccines to all countries, WAM reported
Sheikh Abdullah also praised the cooperation between the two countries to mitigate the impacts of the pandemic, it said.
On the other side Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi has also arrived Abu Dhabi. Qureshi tweeted, “Good to be in the #UAE and to have met the Pakistan Business Council Dubai for a constructive session on #EconomicDiplomacy. The Pakistani community in UAE continue to play a positive role across all echelons of business & work with great contributions to the development” of Pakistan-UAE ties.
Discussed enhancement of bilateral trade, investment in Pakistan esp in hospitality industry. Exchanged on the imp role played by 🇵🇰 diaspora in the success of the UAE and further employment opps for 🇵🇰 professionals in the UAE. Pakistan looks forward to a great @expo2020dubai. https://t.co/iknAlZJifn
— Shah Mahmood Qureshi (@SMQureshiPTI) April 19, 2021
The overlapping visits of the foreign ministers of India and Pakistan to the United Arab Emirates on Sunday has sparked speculation of a possible thaw in India-Pakistan ties.
