Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Dubai, and UAE’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, is on his first official visit to India
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Blinken has spoken to his counterparts in Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Qatar as tensions have ratched up in the region, in recent days
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This state visit marks the one-year anniversary of the CEPA, which was signed in July 2022, and took effect a year later
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This marks Blinken’s eighth trip to the region since the conflict erupted in October 2023
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The UAE’s active participation in China’s BRI includes substantial investments and infrastructure development, reinforcing its role as a critical logistics hub
Sheikh Mohamed highlighted the importance of the China-Arab States Cooperation Forum in a time when global solidarity is crucial to facing shared challenges
The discussions are expected to address the Israel-Gaza conflict, the Palestinian issue, and a potential free trade agreement between China and Gulf states
The visit comes amid growing trade ties between the UAE and China
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During the state visit, the UAE president is expected to meet key business leaders, including Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong, and Hyundai Motor Group’s Euisun Chung among others
Pakistan needs foreign investment to boost its economy and shore up its currency reserves to meet rising external repayment obligations
The countries have argued that a two-state solution is essential for lasting peace in the region
The UAE’s leaders have sent their messages of condolence along with other world leaders on the death of Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi
Blinken is expected to meet with senior Saudi leaders and hold a wider meeting with counterparts from five Arab states – Qatar, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Jordan
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Blinken’s visit to the region comes amid an escalation to the crisis in the Middle East
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