Dubai : His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on Monday received Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his delegation.
Shaikh Mohammad reiterated the deep-rooted historical relations that bind the UAE and India.
The two leaders explored ways to strengthen the friendship and cooperation on strategic grounds that ensure the interests of both countries and people.
Modi expressed his confidence in the leadership of the UAE-the friendly country, which is home to the largest Indian community that enjoy care and respect and preservation of the rights and freedom of belief.
He stressed his country’s desire in attracting Emirati investments, especially in the marine and air transport, information technology and space science.
Modi invited Shaikh Mohammad to visit India, which he accepted.
Shaikh Hamdan Bin Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, and Shaikh Maktoum Bin Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai , were present.
The meeting was also attended by Shaikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Foreign Minister, Mohammad Abdullah Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs, Sultan Saeed Al Mansouri, Minister of Economy, Dr Anwar Mohammad Gargash, Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs, and other Shaikhs and senior officials.
