NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Dubai in New Delhi. 

PM Modi reaffirmed commitment to strengthen India-UAE ties. He also said that Dubai has played a key role in advancing the India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

The Prime Minister wrote on X; “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. @HamdanMohammed”

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.”

As part of his engagements, Sheikh Hamdan also held separate meetings with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.

Welcoming the Crown Prince, Jaishankar wrote on X: “Delighted to welcome Crown Prince of Dubai and DPM & Minister of Defence of UAE HH Hamdan Mohammed at the start of his first official visit to India. Value his positive sentiments for our wide-ranging cooperation and vibrant ties.”

Following his meetings in New Delhi, Sheikh Hamdan will travel to Mumbai to attend a business roundtable with Indian and Emirati business leaders. The session will focus on strengthening economic collaboration across traditional sectors like infrastructure and energy, while also exploring newer areas such as fintech, innovation, and sustainability.