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India, UAE ink 13 pacts on transport, energy

Xinhua, January 25, 2017 Adjust font size:

India and the UAE Wednesday inked 13 pacts as Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with visiting Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, in the national capital to elevate bilateral ties.

The agreements were signed in areas like maritime transport, road transport, agriculture, energy and investments by representatives of the two countries as both world leaders witnessed the same.

Later addressing a joint media meet, Modi said: " We have shaped an ambitious roadmap of engagement to make our comprehensive strategic partnership purposeful and action oriented."

Calling UAE as one of India's most valued partners and a close friend in an important region of the world, the Prime Minister said: "We agreed to sustain the momentum of our relations in key areas, including energy and investments."

"We exchanged views on developments in West Asia and the Gulf, where both countries have a shared interest in peace and stability," Modi said.

The crown prince, who arrived in India Tuesday on a three-day visit, is the guest of honour for India's Republic Day parade Thursday. Endit