A contingent of the Indian Air Force (IAF) reached Al Dhafra Air Base in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to participate in Exercise Desert Flag-10, a premier multinational air combat exercise, the Defence Ministry said on Sunday.
Extending his "heartfelt gratitude" to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Indian government and people of India, Crown Prince of Dubai Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum said on Thursday that both countries are setting a benchmark for successful global partnerships.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has stated that in the coming years, India and the UAE are eager to work closely in areas such as defence cooperation, co-production and co-development projects, innovation and technology.
Modi discussed with Sheikh Hamdan ways to further strengthen the India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, especially in the areas of trade, investments, defence, energy, technology, education, sports and people-to-people ties.
''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,'' the PM wrote on X after the meeting.
The Centre spent Rs 1.79 crore in the last two months over Prime Minister Narendra Modi's foreign visits to seven nations between May and July, which included the high profile visits to the US and France.
In a step that could be a big success for 'Make in India' in defence and also open the global market for desi weapons, the Indian Air Force has asked French firm, Dassault Aviation, to integrate indigenous weapons like 'Astra air' to air missile on the Rafale combat aircraft.
Briefing about the short but significant visit, Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra said it showcased and underscored the deep bond of friendship and trust between the Prime Minister and the President of the UAE.
Just hours before Prime Minister Narendra Modi lands in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has said that its economic partnership with India “is a significant milestone in the history of both nations".
Indian businesses and the education community in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) hope to get a new dimension of relations during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit this week.
