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5/26/25, 10:45 AM Nahyan bin Mubarak opens India-UAE Partners in Progress Conclave
that our cooperation will continue to create robust opportunities for mutual benefit and shared progress.”

He stated, “We in the UAE greatly value India’s remarkable achievements across all sectors and its
growing stature on the global stage. We commend its steadfast commitment to the well-being of its
people. In a world often challenged by turbulence, we take pride in the strength of our political,

commercial, and educational ties with India.”

He added, “The friendship between our peoples dates back centuries—long before the formation of our
modern nations—and has grown into fruitful commercial and cultural partnerships. This conclave is a

vital platform to reinforce those relations by fostering synergies, creating opportunities, and encouraging
bilateral initiatives.”

He emphasised that the shared vision between the leaderships of both countries is built on global
engagement, civil dialogue, and a collective drive for peace and prosperity. He pointed out that the UAE
and India are aligned in their commitment to education, environmental stewardship, public health and

safety, and openness to trade, investment, and culture.

He continued, “President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan remains deeply
committed to the UAE’s global leadership in progress and innovation. This is strongly supported by His
Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of

Dubai. Our nation today represents a harmonious blend of modernity and heritage, social development
and economic sustainability.”

He applauded the vision and leadership of Aroon Purie and his team at the India Today Group, as well as
the involvement of the UAE India Business Council, urging all participants to continue building on the
outcomes of the conclave through recognition of inspirational role models, award programs, and

sustainable support networks for the UAE–India partnerships.

He concluded, “I warmly welcome you once again to this important gathering and look forward to the
innovative strategies that will emerge from it. Let this conclave serve as a platform for knowledge
exchange, relationship-building, and the creation of a brighter shared future.”

The inaugural edition of the UAE–India: Partners in Progress Conclave marked a milestone in the
evolving strategic partnership between the UAE and India. Organised by the UAE India Business
Council – UAE Chapter in collaboration with the India Today Group, the conclave brought together top
policymakers, business leaders, diplomats, and innovators to shape the next chapter of bilateral
cooperation under the framework of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA)

between the two countries.

Held in the wake of the historic visit of the H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum,
Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence, to India and a series of

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