Abu Dhabi:  Union Minister of State (MoS) V Muraleedharan held separate meetings with the Justice and Tolerance Ministers of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Thursday where he discussed the issues related to the Indian diaspora members.

The Minister tweeted: "A delight to interact with Minister of Tolerance of UAE, HH Sheikh Nahyan in Abu Dhabi. Engaging discussions on cultural cooperation, sports and community welfare." "Thanked him for his constant support and patronage to Indian diaspora in UAE," he said.

In another tweet, he said: " Had a productive meeting with Justice Minister of UAE, H.E. Abdullah Al Nuaimi in Abu Dhabi." "We discussed India-UAE cooperation on consular matters & processes for helping any challenges faced by Indian community as well as historic people-to-people connect between both nations," he said.

Minister of State for External Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs V. Muraleedharan will undertake a visit to the UAE from Jan 19-21.

India and UAE have continued to maintain close coordination in the spirit of their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

This year will be special for both India and UAE as they have taken over their respective presidencies of G20 and COP28.

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar paid a visit to UAE in December 2022 while UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan visited India in November 2022.

UAE Foreign Minister also participated in the G20 related session of Voice of Global South Summit hosted by India on 13 January 2023.