Photos: Hamdan meets Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi

Sheikh Hamdan praises strength of UAE-India ties on offical visit

Last updated: April 08, 2025 | 12:50

Compiled by Devadasan K P, Chief Visual Editor

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Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Dehli on Tuesday as part of a landmark official visit.

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Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in New Delhi on Tuesday.

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Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi with the delegation representing both countries.

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Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence, arrived in India on Tuesday morning for his historic official visit. Sheikh Hamdan and the accompanying delegation were received by Suresh Gopi, India’s Minister of State of Petroleum and Natural Gas and Tourism.

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During the visit, Sheikh Hamdan will meet with with senior officials to explore opportunities to enhance bilateral cooperation and strengthen partnerships across key strategic sectors.

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Sheikh Hamdan receives a grand welcome in New Delhi.

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The visit underscores the UAE leadership’s commitment to building strategic alliances with key international partners to foster growth, drive innovation, and promote collaboration across vital sectors.

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Sheikh Hamdan is due to hold high-level discussions with India's leadership and senior government officials aimed at strengthening relations across key sectors.

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Sheikh Hamdan's visit will be his highest-profile overseas engagement since being appointed Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence in July 2024.

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