Rising importance of UAE-India relations

Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan,
Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and
Deputy Supreme Commander of the
UAE Armed Forces, to India, Salah
Subuh said in Al-Bayan: “In a joint
statement released less than a year ago,
UAE and India intended to strengthen
bilateral relations into a comprehensive
strategic partnership agreement and
create a road map to reinforce this
co-operation at the highest level. The
last visit proves that big steps have
already been achieved.” According to monitors, the language used in the statement differs
from the usual protocols for talks, indicating a strong intent by the leadership of both
countries to make progress with the bilateral bonds. Subuh points out that India’s economy
has recorded the second highest growth rate globally behind China, which would make it
the third biggest economy by 2030. India is the biggest trading partner of the UAE.