UAE President, India's PM Discuss Boosting Strategic Partnership

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi - WAM
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi - WAM
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UAE President, India's PM Discuss Boosting Strategic Partnership

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi - WAM
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi - WAM

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and Comprehensive Economic Partnership between the UAE and India.

They examined ways to bolster these ties, aimed at fostering sustainable development and prosperity for both peoples, state news agency WAM reported.

This took place during the Indian Prime Minister's visit to the UAE, where he is scheduled to participate in the World Governments Summit 2024 in Dubai.

At the start of the meeting, which was held in Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Mohamed welcomed the Indian Prime Minister, who in turn expressed his gratitude for the warm reception he received during his visit. He underlined his appreciation for the invitation for India to participate as a guest of honour at the summit this year.

They reviewed developments in the bilateral partnership and strategic progress across the economic, investment, development, renewable energy, and food security areas that support both countries' vision to achieve sustainable economic development and prosperity.

They also exchanged views on several regional and international issues of mutual interest, as well as both countries’ visions regarding supporting multilateral action to enhance stability, cooperation, and prosperity worldwide.

The meeting also touched upon the importance of the World Governments Summit, held under the theme "Shaping Future Governments".

The two officials witnessed the exchange of memoranda of understanding and agreements aimed at enhancing the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries and expanding cooperation, especially in vital fields.



Saudi Arabia Welcomes Ceasefire in Lebanon

 A resident walks amid the destruction in the southern Lebanese village of Zibqin on November 27, 2024, as people who had fled the war between Israel and Hezbollah returned to check on their homes after a ceasefire between the warring sides took effect. (AFP)
A resident walks amid the destruction in the southern Lebanese village of Zibqin on November 27, 2024, as people who had fled the war between Israel and Hezbollah returned to check on their homes after a ceasefire between the warring sides took effect. (AFP)
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Saudi Arabia Welcomes Ceasefire in Lebanon

 A resident walks amid the destruction in the southern Lebanese village of Zibqin on November 27, 2024, as people who had fled the war between Israel and Hezbollah returned to check on their homes after a ceasefire between the warring sides took effect. (AFP)
A resident walks amid the destruction in the southern Lebanese village of Zibqin on November 27, 2024, as people who had fled the war between Israel and Hezbollah returned to check on their homes after a ceasefire between the warring sides took effect. (AFP)

Saudi Arabia welcomed on Wednesday the ceasefire in Lebanon, hailing the international efforts that helped achieve it.

In a statement, the Foreign Ministry hoped the ceasefire would lead to the implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1701, preserve Lebanon’s sovereignty, security and stability, and ensure the safe return of the displaced to their homes.

The Muslim World League (MWL) welcomed the ceasefire, commending all efforts that contributed to ending the conflict and expressed its hope for continued security and stability for Lebanon and its people under its national sovereignty.

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation stressed the need for all parties to commit to the ceasefire agreement through the full implementation of Resolution 1701.

OIC Secretary General Hissein Brahim Taha underscored his full support for Lebanon’s stability and the right of its state to exercise its sovereignty across all Lebanese territories.

He called for humanitarian aid to meet the needs of those affected and for reconstructing what was destroyed in the war.

Moreover, he hoped that the ceasefire in Lebanon would pave the way for an immediate halt to the Israeli assault on Gaza and all occupied Palestinian territories.