Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed of UAE on Gujarat visit
June 27, 2018
Sheikh Abdullah is leading a senior-level delegation tour of the country, from June 24 until June 30, taking in engagements in several Indian states alongside the official programme in New Delhi. Prior to Gujarat phase of the visit, Sheikh Abdullah called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and held official talks with External Affairs Minister, Sushma Swaraj in Delhi. He also met several Indian cabinet ministers, Governors and Chief Ministers of the States.
In the presence of Sheikh Abdullah and Indian Petroleum and Gas minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Abu Dhabi headquartered ADNOC, Saudi Aramco and India Consortium signed framework agreement to explore US$44 billion mega refinery development.
In Delhi, Sheikh Abdullah also met Zulekha Daud an Indian pioneer who first arrived in the UAE in 1964. She is believed to be the first female practicing doctor in the country and her colossal efforts since then have contributed to advancing healthcare services in the country to enviable levels.
Sheikh Abdullah has paid three successful visits to India since 2015.
Prime Minister Modi had visited the UAE in August 2015 when the two countries decided to elevate their relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
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