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Smart partnerships are all about finding the right timing and momentum. That's why it's taken just six months for His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, to make a return visit to India.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was here last August to give strategic depth to what was once a transactional relationship.
Shaikh Mohammed's visit to India shows the level of political and practical investments the two countries are putting into this partnership, said T.P. Seetharam, Indian Ambassador to the UAE, in an interview to Khaleej Times.
"The level of political engagement has been raised after PM Modi's visit. As the relationship rises to a new level, you need new connections," he said.
It's one thing to buy basmati rice, dates and gold, but to talk in terms of participation in a strategic petroleum reserve in India shows how much ties between the two have diversified in such a short period.
No plan for minimum wage agreement for Indian workers There are no plans for a minimum wage agreement for Indian workers with the UAE because they have been constantly improving conditions in the country, T. P Seetharam, Indian Ambassador to the UAE, has said. "There is a conscious effort to improve living conditions of workers. Labour contracts in Indian languages and mobility under certain conditions have benefited all, and has led to greater trust. "On minimum wages, the UAE has a view, that it will be determined by the market and should not be prescribed. We respect that," said Seetharam. |
Security ties to e-visas ...Here is what T. P Seetharam, Indian Ambassador to the UAE, had to say on: > Security ties: Joint defence production is part of this comprehensive, strategic partnership. Strengthening defence ties, whether it be training, and joint exercises ... all this you will see an increase. It was also agreed (to) fight terrorism jointly, which means sharing of information. If terror is a security problem for the UAE, it is a problem for India. > The Iran issue: Iran has come in from the cold, but Seetharam believes India and the UAE now have a 'greater rapport' to discuss issues openly. It's about balancing interests. "We manage within the framework of our ties. We do not allow that to impinge upon our bilateral partnership." > UN Security Council: The UAE has repeatedly said they support India's bid for permanent membership in the UN Security Council. It's there in the vision document. They have said it more than once. It's not necessary they repeat it every time. It will make a difference. More countries are supporting us and from which regions is important. It's progress. > Visas for citizens: For UAE, we have this electronic tourist visa arrangement, which means Emiratis don't need to come to an embassy or queue up anywhere. They can sit at home and apply and get an electronic document in three to four days which allows them to travel to India for tourism, medical treatment and business. We do not expect a reciprocal visa arrangement from the UAE. |
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