H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, have expressed support for the on-going strategic dialogue, aimed at expanding energy partnerships between the two countries.
This came during a meeting between the two sides following a joint workshop organised by ADNOC and the Indian Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas on expanding investments and partnerships in the oil and gas industry, in both the UAE and India.
Sheikh Abdullah and Modi reiterated their governments’ wish to see deeper and stronger partnerships between the UAE and India in the energy sector, particularly in the fields of exploration, refining, petrochemicals and petroleum products marketing.
Sheikh Abdullah said: "The UAE is unwavering in its commitment to the strategic multi-lateral relationship with India and being a reliable partner in India’s energy security. We look forward to exploring further opportunities to expand our existing ties and to collaborating on new opportunities that will strengthen and deepen the rich and long-standing strategic relationship between our two countries."
The New Delhi meeting between Sheikh Abdullah and Prime Minister Modi was also attended by Dr. Sultan bin Ahmad Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of State, and ADNOC Group CEO, and Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, India’s Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas.
