Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, met India’s Minister of External Affairs Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar to discuss closer bilateral relations, with particular attention to economic and trade cooperation.

The meeting took place at Sheikh Saud’s palace in Saqr bin Mohammed City. Abdullah Saif Al Nuaimi, the UAE Ambassador to India, and Dr Deepak Mittal, the Indian Ambassador to the UAE, attended the talks.

Sheikh Saud welcomed Jaishankar and the accompanying Indian delegation. Their discussions considered ways of advancing cooperation in a range of fields in support of shared interests, prosperity and growth.

The Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah highlighted the close relationship between the emirate and India. He stressed the importance of building on those ties to widen collaboration and identify new investment opportunities in several key sectors.

Jaishankar thanked Sheikh Saud for the reception and hospitality, and reiterated India’s commitment to deepening its relations with the UAE and Ras Al Khaimah. He also praised the UAE’s prominent regional and international standing.