Indonesia and the UAE have inked eight major agreements to strengthen cooperation in a variety of sectors. On Wednesday, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met in Abu Dhabi and announced the agreements. The recently signed agreements encompass government-to-government, business-to-business, and government-to-business collaborations. They will serve as the framework for partnership in vital sectors such as energy transition, food security, trade, economics, security, counterterrorism, and religious affairs. The agreements include a MoU on
India and the UAE are making steady progress towards their objective of $100 billion in non-oil trade, according to Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, speaking at the Dubai-India Business Forum in Mumbai. He emphasised the two countries' growing strategic engagement and called the Comprehensive Economic Engagement Agreement a landmark event in their economic cooperation. Goyal stated that the speed and scale of bilateral commerce growth had been outstanding, emphasising the UAE's critical role in India's push to Africa. Dubai Chambers organised the event, which was attended
India has offered the UAE its indigenously produced Akash air defence missile system, bolstering bilateral defence ties. The decision is consistent with India's objective to export modern military technology to friendly countries, notably those in the Gulf and ASEAN areas. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh made the offer during a high-level meeting with Dubai Crown Prince and UAE Deputy Prime Minister Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. The Akash system, which can intercept hostile aircraft, helicopters, drones, and cruise missiles within a 25-kilometer range, is part of India's
The United Arab Emirates actively participated in the second G20 Sherpa Meeting, which was held virtually from April 3-4. His Excellency Ahmed Al Sayegh, Minister of State and UAE G20 Sherpa, and His Excellency Mahash Al Hameli, UAE Ambassador to South Africa and UAE Sous Sherpa, represented the country during the meetings. The summit brought together officials from invited countries and worldwide organisations to assess progress in the various G20 Sherpa Working Groups. It also aimed to define the way forward for South Africa's G20 presidency. The UAE delegation emphasised their contribut
India and the UAE have agreed to strengthen cooperation in defence and coast guard activities. The discussions took place during Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum's visit to India. His visit is a crucial step towards improving bilateral cooperation in key sectors such as trade, technology, and security. Sheikh Hamdan, the UAE's Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister, is leading a high-level group of politicians and business leaders. Following his discussion with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the two leaders emphasised Dubai's role in promoting the India-UAE Compr
Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, UAE Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence, will arrive in India for a two-day visit beginning Tuesday. This is his first official visit as Crown Prince, at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The visit, which is accompanied by a high-level UAE team, aims to strengthen commercial and strategic ties between India and the UAE. Sheikh Hamdan will meet with PM Modi, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in New Delhi to discuss trade, defence, and regional security issues. He
India, the UAE, and Sri Lanka have signed a trilateral agreement to develop Trincomalee as a vital energy hub. Representatives from all three states signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), which is an important step towards boosting regional energy security. The UAE Ministry of Investment, the Indian Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, and the Sri Lankan Ministry of Energy will work together to improve Trincomalee's energy infrastructure. The signing event was attended by H.E. Khaled Nasser AlAmeri, UAE Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha, India's High Commissioner to Sri Lanka,
India and Thailand have elevated their bilateral relations to a strategic partnership, which strengthens diplomatic and security cooperation. PM Modi met with his Thai counterpart, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, to discuss important regional and global concerns. During the meeting, Modi highlighted India's commitment to ASEAN unity and centrality, emphasising the importance of a free, open, and rule-based Indo-Pacific order. Modi emphasised the need for regional peace, security, and prosperity, citing common marine interests. Without mentioning any countries, he emphasised India's opposition to e
Kazakhstan and the UAE are stepping up their collaboration in digital assets, blockchain technology, and fintech. A high-level team from Kazakhstan's financial industry recently visited the UAE on March 26-27, meeting with significant financial institutions and regulators. The team included representatives from the National Bank of Kazakhstan and the Agency for Regulation and Development of Financial Markets. During the visit, conversations centred on the regulatory landscape of digital assets and the practical applications of blockchain. The National Bank of Kazakhstan confirmed that a Mo
Prime Minister Narendra Modi departed for Thailand on Thursday to attend the 6th BIMSTEC Summit. His visit is an important step towards boosting India's regional ties and promoting collaboration within the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC). In the farewell speech, PM Modi emphasised BIMSTEC's expanding relevance, adding that the forum has played an important role in driving economic progress, connectivity, and regional development over the last decade. He emphasised India's North Eastern region as a critical link in BIMSTEC due to its