Dubai
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar highlighted the growing strength of India-UAE relations, saying the two countries are now in an ‘era of new milestones.’ Speaking at the launch of Symbiosis International University’s new campus in Dubai on Thursday, Jaishankar praised the increasing collaborations in sectors like fintech, renewable energy, infrastructure, and defence.
Jaishankar emphasized that the strong ties between the nations were propelled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s historic 2015 visit to the UAE, the first by an Indian Prime Minister in over 100 years. This marked a turning point in bilateral relations, paving the way for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership and other key agreements. Jaishankar mentioned how fintech linkages like RuPay-Jaywan and UPI-AANE were groundbreaking in strengthening ties between the countries.
The minister also noted the growing cultural and educational exchanges, including the launch of the new Symbiosis campus. He pointed out that this reflected a broader trend of deepening connections between India and the UAE. ‘This campus and your education are part of a larger trend that has seen India and the UAE come close in an unprecedented way,’ he said.
India and the UAE have shared strong ties since establishing diplomatic relations in 1972. The 2015 visit by PM Modi marked the beginning of a new Comprehensive and Strategic Partnership. In recent years, educational collaborations have also flourished, with institutions like IIT Delhi and Manipal opening campuses in the UAE.
