External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to Visit UAE
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will pay an official visit to the UAE on Sunday. He will meet his UAE counterpart, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, to discuss a wide range of partnership issues.
Meeting Agenda
According to an official statement from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the visit will provide an opportunity to review the entire spectrum of comprehensive strategic partnerships between India and the UAE, as well as regional and global developments.
Recent Visit to Sri Lanka
Recently, Jaishankar visited Sri Lanka and met with Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena on June 20. This was his first bilateral visit as External Affairs Minister after his re-appointment. During his visit, he reaffirmed India’s support through various development and connectivity projects.
Jaishankar also met Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe and appreciated the progress on various bilateral projects. They jointly unveiled a virtual plaque to mark the formal commissioning of the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre, built with a USD 6 million grant from India. Additionally, Jaishankar participated in the virtual handing over of 154 houses under India’s housing schemes.
In a post on X, Jaishankar stated, “Concluded a productive visit to Sri Lanka, my first in this new term. We will always be a reliable friend and a dependable partner for our Sri Lankan friends.”
The visit highlights the importance of Sri Lanka in India’s ‘Neighbourhood First’ Policy and SAGAR Vision, according to the MEA.
