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India and the UAE are likely to ink a strategic agreement to elevate their relationship to a comprehensive strategic partnership, providing for greater cooperation in areas such as defence and security.
Briefing media in New Delhi today on the visit of Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Secretary Economic Relations Amar Sinha said, his visit will further strengthen defence and security cooperation between the two countries.
The Crown Prince, who is arriving India on a three day visit today, will be chief guest in this year’s Republic Day parade. The visiting dignitary will hold talks with Prime minister Narendra Modi tomorrow. Mr Sinha said, India and the UAE are looking forward for cooperation in areas including energy security, space and civil nuclear. Trade and investment will also be on the agenda during the talks between the Crown Prince and the Prime Minister.
The two countries have been moving closer for security, counter-terrorism and intelligence sharing during the last few years. Indians are the largest expatriate community in UAE comprising of nearly 20 per cent of its migrant population. AIR correspondent reports, the Crown Prince will be accorded ceremonial reception at the forecourts of the Rashtrapati Bhawan tomorrow. President Pranab Mukherjee will host At Home reception for Crown Prince on Thursday.