The UAE foreign minister meets Chief Ministers of Tamil Nadu and Telangana during his visit to India….reports Asian Lite News
H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, has met with Kalvakuntla Rao, the chief minister of Indian State of Telangana, and Edappadi K. Palaniswami, the chief minister of Tamil Nadu, to discussed ways of enhancing relations between the UAE and the south Indian states.
H.H. Sheikh Abdullah emphasised the UAE’s firm interest in furthering bilateral ties and cooperation for the benefit of the people of both countries.
He also pointed out that the UAE, out of its keenness on boosting ties between the two friendly countries, is soon to open a Consulate General in the city of Hyderabad.
While welcoming Sheikh Abdullah’s visit to India, Kalvakuntla Rao stressed the Indian government’s desire to advance cooperation between the UAE and India.
He paid gratitude to the UAE for undertaking development projects in India and praised the prominent standing occupied by the UAE regionally and globally as well as its landmark progress in all walks of life.
Palaniswami welcomed Sheikh Abdullah and expressed his country’s desire to further strengthen its ties with the UAE.
Sheikh Abdullah toured the city, which is dubbed the “T-Hub” and hosts the offices of many information technology, IT, companies.
Sheikh Abdullah praised India’s efforts to advance information technology and build capabilities in terms of vital and competitive skills.
HITEC City
Abdullah also visited the Hyderabad Information Technology and Engineering Consultancy City, HITEC City.
Sheikh Abdullah toured the city, which is dubbed the “T-Hub” and hosts the offices of many information technology, IT, companies.
Sheikh Abdullah praised India’s efforts to advance information technology and build capabilities in terms of vital and competitive skills.
Earlier, the UAE minister and his delegation today visited the headquarters of Ashok Leyland, one of largest subsidiaries of the Hinduja Group.
Sheikh Abdullah and his delegation were received by Ashok Hinduja, Chairman of the Hinduja Group of Companies, who also manages the group’s sustainability and renewable energy initiatives.
Officials conducted interactive and 3D presentations on the group’s services and facilities, as well as its activities and achievements in various sectors, such as motor vehicles, information technology, IT, foundries, media, entertainment, telecommunications, banking and financial services, infrastructure, oil and gas, properties and healthcare.
Sheikh Abdullah was also briefed about Ashok Leyland and its technical centre. The Chennai-based company is the second largest commercial vehicle manufacturer in India and is one of the largest global manufacturers of trucks.
He praised the group’s capabilities and the skills of its staff and wished them success.
Dr. Ahmed Abdul Rahman AlBanna, UAE Ambassador to India, and Jamal Al Zaabi, UAE Consul General in India State of Kerala, were with the minister.
