(FE)
As part of India’s outreach to the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is leaving on a three-nation tour later this week. The visit comes close on the heel of the recent revocation of article 370 and the bifurcation of Jammu and Kashmir.
During his visit to UAE and Bahrain from Aug 23-25, the issues on the table include space, military, maritime security as well as strengthening trade and economic relations. Also, an MoU will be inked in both UAE and Bahrain allowing the Indian travellers to use RuPay card.
Briefing the media persons ahead of Prime Minister’s visit to two Gulf countries including UAE, Bahrain en route to France for the G-7 summit, Ministry of External Affairs Secretary (External Relations) TS Tirumurti said that “We have excellent relations with the Islamic world. And our engagement with Gulf and Arab countries are extremely robust and at an all-time high.”
