India and UAE have maintained close relations in the spirit of their comprehensive strategic partnership

To impart further momentum to ongoing warm and cordial relations with the UAE, Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedhan will be undertaking a three-day visit to the Gulf country from January 19.

“During the visit, he will be meeting with UAE dignitaries and a broad cross-section of the Indian community in UAE. He will hold talks with the UAE side on various bilateral and international issues of mutual interest. There will be special focus in the visit on issues related to the Indian community, especially the welfare of Indian workers,” the Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement.

India and UAE have maintained close coordination in the spirit of their comprehensive strategic partnership during the Covid-19 pandemic.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar had also paid a visit to UAE in November 2020. An air bubble arrangement has been functioning successfully between both countries.