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Sheikh Hamdan Touches Down in India: A New Chapter in UAE-India Ties Begins

 

Sheikh Hamdan Touches Down in India: A New Chapter in UAE-India Ties Begins

HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, the UAE’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, has officially landed in India for the very first time on an official visit—and all eyes are on the outcome.

Traveling with a high-level delegation of ministers, senior officials, and top business minds, Sheikh Hamdan's trip is packed with potential. His arrival in New Delhi has set the stage for a series of high-profile engagements, including a luncheon hosted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He is also scheduled to sit down for key meetings with Foreign Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.

It’s more than just diplomacy—it’s about shaping the future. This visit could spark the next wave of UAE-India collaboration, especially in sectors like innovation, defense, and sustainable development.

Later on Tuesday, Sheikh Hamdan will head to Mumbai, where he’s expected to take part in a business roundtable featuring influential leaders from both nations. With the UAE-India CEPA (Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement) already delivering a major boost—$85 billion in trade in FY23—the goal is to keep the momentum going.

India is now the UAE’s second-largest trade partner, and the UAE ranks third for India. But beyond numbers, this partnership is built on decades of mutual respect, a 4.3 million-strong Indian community in the UAE, and a shared outlook on global progress.

From commercial innovation to cultural exchange, Sheikh Hamdan’s visit signals the start of a bold new era for two nations already deeply connected—and now ready to aim even higher.

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