Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation, met India's Minister of External Affairs Subrahmanyam Jaishankar in New Delhi on Friday.
The ministers discussed the strong ties between the two countries and ways to increase co-operation and partnership in various fields.
Both talked of ways to tackle the pandemic and support global efforts to ensure the delivery of vaccines to all countries.
They also discussed regional and international issues of common interest. Dr Jaishankar hosted a lunch in honour of Sheikh Abdullah and his delegation.
Dr Ahmed Al Banna, the UAE ambassador to India, also attended the meeting.
Sheikh Abdullah praised the friendly relations between India and the UAE. He said the Emirates was keen to strengthen and develop ties further.
In 2019, trade between India and the UAE was valued at $59 billion, making the UAE India's third largest trading partner that year – after China and the US.
The UAE is India's second largest export partner after the US.
In August last year, India invited further investment from the UAE in sectors of the economy such as infrastructure, logistics, food parks, motorways, ports, airports, renewable energy and defence.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 2015 UAE visit – in pictures
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Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, meets with Narendra Modi at the Presidential Airport in August 2015. Ryan Carter / Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi -
Narendra Modi, middle, takes a selfie next to Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak, Minister of Tolerance, left, and Dr Anwar Gargash, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, as they tour the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in August 2015. AP Photo -
Narendra Modi inspects the UAE Armed Forces Honour Guard with Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces during a reception at the Presidential Airport in August 2015. Ryan Carter / Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi -
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation, greets Narendra Modi at the Presidential Airport in August 2015. Rashed Al Mansoori / Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi -
Narendra Modi delivers a speech to members of the Indian expatriate community at the Dubai Cricket Stadium, on August 17, 2015. AFP -
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed receives Narendra Modi at the Presidential Airport in February 2018. Omar Al Askaar for the Crown Prince Court
