Sheikh Hamdan meets Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, hails strong UAE-India ties

Sheikh Hamdan meets Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, hails strong UAE-India ties

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence, who is on a historic visit to India, held a meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Tuesday.

Sheikh Hamdan, who arrived in the national capital earlier in the day for a two-day official visit, described the bilateral relationship as one “built on trust, shaped by history, and driven by a shared vision to create a future full of opportunity, innovation, and lasting prosperity.”

In a post on X, the Crown Prince wrote: “It was a pleasure meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi today in New Delhi. Our conversations reaffirmed the strength of UAE–India ties, which is built on trust, shaped by history, and driven by a shared vision to create a future full of opportunity, innovation, and lasting prosperity.”

PM Modi also expressed his appreciation for the meeting, highlighting Dubai’s crucial role in advancing the India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

“Glad to meet HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Dubai. Dubai has played a key role in advancing the India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. This special visit reaffirms our deep-rooted friendship and paves the way for even stronger collaboration in the future,” PM Modi posted on X.

This visit marks Sheikh Hamdan’s first official trip to India as Crown Prince and comes at the invitation of PM Modi. He is accompanied by a high-level delegation including senior UAE ministers and prominent business leaders.