PM Modi and UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed reaffirm commitment to deepen Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with the President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan (File image)

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan reaffirmed their commitment to deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, an official statement by the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said on Thursday.

As per the official release, PM Modi spoke with the President of the UAE over the telephone on Wednesday, and the two leaders reaffirmed their mutual commitment to further strengthening the bilateral Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between India and the UAE.

"They positively assessed the remarkable progress made across various sectors of bilateral cooperation and laid emphasis on further developing and deepening collaboration for the shared benefit of the peoples of both countries," the release said.

Moreover, the UAE President also extended congratulations to PM Modi on becoming the second longest-serving Prime Minister in India's history and wished him continued success in his service to the nation, the press release added.

Similarly, PM Modi also thanked the UAE President for his gracious wishes and the affection he expressed for the people of India.

(With agency inputs)