New Delhi, July 22: India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) held the seventh joint committee meeting on consular affairs in New Delhi on Wednesday. During this meeting, both countries agreed to enhance mutual cooperation in various consular matters, including visas, people movement, extradition, and legal assistance.
The Indian delegation praised the steps taken by the UAE government for the welfare and security of the Indian community residing there.
Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal posted on the social media platform ‘X’, stating, “The seventh joint committee meeting on consular affairs between India and the UAE took place on Wednesday in New Delhi, co-chaired by Secretary (CPV and OIA) Sripriya Rangnathan from the MEA and Under Secretary Omar Obaid Mohammed Al Hassan Al Shamsi from the UAE Foreign Ministry.”
He further added, “Both sides agreed to advance cooperation in all consular matters, including visas, people movement, extradition, and mutual legal assistance under the India-UAE comprehensive strategic partnership. The Indian side appreciated the efforts being made for the safety and well-being of the Indian community in the UAE.”
Earlier, on June 16, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan during the G7 summit held in Avignon, France.
During this meeting, both leaders discussed ways to further strengthen the comprehensive strategic partnership between India and the UAE. This was the third meeting between the two leaders in 2026, following Prime Minister Modi’s visit to the UAE in May and Sheikh Mohammed’s visit to India in January.
According to the Ministry of External Affairs, the meeting reviewed the progress and positive changes in bilateral cooperation in areas such as technology, trade, investment, energy, and defense. Additionally, they shared views on regional and global issues of mutual interest.
Prime Minister Modi also invited President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to participate in the upcoming BRICS summit to be held in India later this year.
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