Mumbai, October 19: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will meet UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Mumbai today to review bilateral ties and discuss ongoing cooperation.
External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the meeting would provide an opportunity to assess progress under the India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Energy, trade, investment, financial technology, defence and connectivity will be among the areas discussed.
The ministers will review ongoing initiatives and consider steps to carry them forward.
Jaishankar is also scheduled to hold talks with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Mumbai on October 20. Their discussions are expected to cover trade, investment, energy, defence and emerging technologies, as well as regional and international developments.
He will also attend an event marking the 250th anniversary of US independence as the guest of honour.