Piyush Goyal meets Abu Dhabi Deputy ruler to boost India-UAE cooperation in AI, energy and infrastructure

Piyush Goyal with UAE`s deputy ruler. Pic/PTI

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal, while meeting Sheikh Tahnoon Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi, on Friday, discussed expanding bilateral cooperation in emerging technologies, infrastructure investment, and energy security.

According to a social media post on X by the Abu Dhabi Deputy Ruler, the meeting between the Indian Union Minister and Abu Dhabi's ruler underscored the growing depth of the India-UAE strategic partnership, with both sides reaffirming their commitment to innovation-led collaboration and stronger investment ties, reported ANI.

Sheikh Tahnoon, while taking it on social media platform X, said that, "I met His Excellency Piyush Goyal, India's Minister of Commerce and Industry, where we discussed the latest economic and technological trends and the role of AI in enhancing productivity and driving growth, along with opportunities in infrastructure investment and energy security. We reaffirmed our shared commitment to strengthening UAE-India partnerships through innovation, infrastructure investment, and strategic collaboration in key sectors."

Highlighting the forward-looking nature of the discussion, Union Minister Piyush Goyal, following the meeting, in a post on X, noted the countless opportunities that the two nations can work together on, including in key areas such as infrastructure, energy security, and artificial intelligence.

Goyal, further emphasising the meeting with Abu Dhabi's ruler, said, "It was an honour to meet you, Your Highness. There are immense avenues for our nations to collaborate across strategic sectors, including AI, energy security, and infrastructure. Looking forward to building on these opportunities, strengthening investment ties, and further deepening the India-UAE partnership," as per news agency ANI.

Earlier on Thursday, Piyush Goyal also visited the BAPS Temple in Abu Dhabi, describing the temple as a landmark of spiritual grace and architectural excellence.

While posting on social media platform X, Goyal said, "Visited the magnificent BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi, a landmark of spiritual grace and architectural excellence. It stands as a proud testament to the India-UAE cultural partnership, celebrating shared values of peace and heritage."

Union Minister Goyal also met with Swami Brahmaviharidas, head of the BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi.

Earlier, on September 18, Union Minister Piyush Goyal also inaugurated a citywide initiative in Mumbai to conduct 350 health camps under the ‘Swasth Naari, Sashakt Parivaar' campaign. The drive, which started on September 17, is set to be concluded on October 2.

(With inputs from ANI)