UAE and India review strategic relations

Tuesday, 9 June 2020 11:04

The UAE and India have reviewed their joint efforts in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.

This came during a video call between His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, and India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar.

Their discussions focused on the exchange of medical expertise as well as ways to further strengthen bilateral relations.

Sheikh Abdullah hailed India’s decision to send nursing teams to the Emirates and praised their contributions to the UAE Volunteers campaign.

Meanwhile, the Indian minister thanked the UAE for its medical assistance in dealing with the pandemic.

More from UAE News

UAE expands support for Gaza healthcare system

The UAE has delivered a new humanitarian aid convoy to Gaza carrying 40 tonnes of medical supplies and four ambulances to support the territory’s strained healthcare system.
H.H. Sheikh Khaled approves AED1.54 billion in housing benefits

His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has approved a housing benefits package worth AED1.54 billion for 1,074 citizens in the capital, ahead of Eid Al Adha.
Dubai Police crack down on beggars and illegal butchers

Dubai Police are urging the public not to deal with beggars or unlicensed itinerant butchers, especially during holidays and festive periods.
UAE, Saudi Arabia and allies condemn Israeli minister over flotilla detainees

The foreign ministers of the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Jordan, Egypt, Turkey, Indonesia and Pakistan have jointly condemned Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir over the treatment of detainees linked to a Gaza-bound flotilla.