His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces have held talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
In a phone call, the two leaders discussed ways to enhance bilateral relations and exchanged views on a number of regional and global issues of mutual interest.
They also reviewed the latest developments on COVID-19 in addition to the effective cooperation between the UAE and India in fighting the virus and exchanging expertise.
During the conversation, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed congratulated Modi on India's Republic Day, which was marked on January 26 and wished the country further development, stability and prosperity.
Sheikh Mohamed emphasised the strong UAE-Indian ties in various fields, and the UAE's keenness on developing them, especially in the economic, trade, technology, energy and other domains.
Modi also highlighted India's keen interest in boosting ties with the UAE and exploring joint opportunities in various fields.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and the Ruler of Dubai, has approved the promotion of 6,526 members of the Dubai security services.
His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, discussed regional developments with his Egyptian counterpart Dr. Badr Abdel-Aty in Abu Dhabi.
More than 200,000 people in rural India have access to more reliable healthcare after the Zayed Sustainability Prize's Beyond2020 initiative completed six solar-powered health centres in the southern state of Karnataka.
The UAE and Greece have held a second round of political consultations in Athens, with renewed calls to keep the Strait of Hormuz open in accordance with international laws.