Dubai Crown Prince Meets PM Modi to Strengthen India-UAE Strategic Partnership

Sheikh Hamdan's first official visit to India focuses on enhancing ties in trade, defence, and cultural cooperation through high-level discussions and business engagements.

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, arrived in New Delhi for his first official visit to India on April 8, 2025, at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The Crown Prince held discussions with PM Modi, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to advance the India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
Key topics included scaling up defence cooperation, formalizing Coast Guard collaborations, and exploring opportunities in defence manufacturing and training exchanges.
A business roundtable in Mumbai with top Indian and Emirati leaders aims to boost bilateral trade and investment, particularly in emerging sectors like fintech and sustainability.
In a gesture of cultural diplomacy, Sheikh Hamdan gifted PM Modi a replica of his grandfather’s traditional cloak, symbolizing the historic ties between the two nations.