New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday met his UAE counterpart  Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan on the sidelines of the  'Friends of BRICS' gathering.

Jaishankar said he always benefit from the minister's insights and perspectives on global politics.

He tweeted: " Delighted to meet FM HH @ABZayed of UAE on the sidelines of Friends of BRICS gathering.  "

"Our regular meetings and continuing conversations are helpful in taking our strategic partnership forward," Jaishankar said.

The Indian Minister said: "Always benefit from his insights and perspectives on global politics."