Uae-india Economic Forum

India-UAE 'model' relationship to expand energy, trade ties: Jaishankar

India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Friday discussed implementation of the ambitious India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEEC) and resolved to shore up energy cooperation including long-term supplies and collaboration in upstream and downstream projects. Ways to further deepen bilateral relations in areas of energy, connectivity and trade figured prominently at the 15th India-UAE Joint Commission Meeting (JCM) that was co-chaired by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his UAE counterpart Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The meeting was held in New Delhi. In his televised opening remarks at the JCM, Jaishankar described the India-UAE comprehensive strategic partnership as a "model" relationship and that the economic and commercial ties are not only very strong but increasingly "diversified and deep". "Since the entry into force of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) in May 2022, trade has steadily grown and it has now reached a level o

UAE-India CEPA Council inks MoU with Indian Chamber of Commerce

The UAE-India CEPA Council on Thursday said it has inked an agreement with Indian Chamber of Commerce to promote trade between the two countries. Under the MoU, it said both organisations will collaborate on increasing awareness within the UAE and India regarding the significant potential of the bilateral economic partnership, highlighting opportunities for companies to leverage the free trade agreement. A trade pact between the two nations came into force from May 2022. "They will also engage in dialogue and information sharing, develop avenues for member awareness, explore the hosting of joint events and facilitate member interactions," it added.

Looking to deepen India-UAE comprehensive strategic partnership: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said he is looking forward to further advance India's comprehensive strategic partnership with the United Arab Emirates during his two-day visit to the Gulf nation. After concluding his two-day visit to the UAE, Modi will travel to Qatari capital Doha on Wednesday afternoon. In his departure statement ahead of the two-nation visit, Modi said he was also looking forward to meeting Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Amir of Qatar, saying the country continues to witness "tremendous growth and transformation" under his leadership. The announcement on Modi's visit to Doha came on Monday against the backdrop of Qatar releasing eight jailed former Indian Navy personnel. "India and Qatar enjoy historically close and friendly relations. In recent years, our multi-faceted ties have continued to deepen in all spheres, including high level political exchanges, growing trade and investment between two countries, strengthening of our energy partnership,

EAM Jaishankar to inaugurate India Global Forum 2022 in UAE today

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will inaugurate the India Global Forum UAE 2022 that gets underway here on Monday. It is a gala five-day event that will bring together leading political, business and cultural personalities from India, the UAE and across the world. This is the first major international event following India's ascendency to the G20 Presidency, and will be held in Dubai and Abu Dhabi from December 12 to 16. India formally assumed the G20 Presidency on December 1. Covering the breadth of bilateral relations between India and the UAE, climate finance, technology, and investments, the five-day event will also be an opportunity to discuss India's global aspirations and its presidency of the G20 amid challenging geopolitical scenarios. The forum will also present opportunities for businesses and entrepreneurs of both countries to work together for regional and global impact. It's more important than ever that nations, businesses, and influencers seek common groun

UAE-India economic forum to be held this month in Dubai

The focus of this year's forum will be investment opportunities in India's infrastructural projects