New Delhi Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, arrived in New Delhi on Tuesday on his first official visit.
He was received at the Palam Airport by Union Minister of State for Tourism & Petroleum and Natural Gas, Suresh Gopi, diplomats, and other officials, and given a ceremonial guard of honor.
Later, External Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr. S. Jaishankar welcomed Sheikh Hamdan on his first official visit to India on Tuesday.
In a post on X, Jaishankar expressed his pleasure at receiving the Crown Prince and highlighted the positive sentiment regarding the wide-ranging cooperation and vibrant ties between the two nations. “Delighted to welcome Crown Prince of Dubai and DPM & Minister of Defence of UAE HH @HamdanMohammed at the start of his first official visit to India. Value his positive sentiments for our wide-ranging cooperation and vibrant ties,” the External Affairs Minister wrote.
The Crown Prince’s visit, which will run from April 8 to 9, marks a new chapter in the growing strategic and economic ties between India and the UAE.
Sheikh Hamdan will meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi for discussions on enhancing bilateral ties. He will also hold talks with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.
