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President H.H. Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan and President of the Republic of India Mrs. Pratibha Patil held talks today afternoon here at Mushrif Palace. Sheikh Khalifa welcomed the Indian President and her entourage in her first state visit to the UAE, adding that the visit reflects the depth of cooperation, friendship and historic links between the UAE and India. "The visit will open more avenues for cooperation between the two countries in the best interest of the two peoples". The UAE President stressed the role of India in achieving peace and security in the Indian Ocean and East Asia zone, highlighting the India’s contribution to realisation of the security at international arena. Sheikh Khalifa hailed essential contribution of the Indian community to the UAE development projects. The talks tackled the cooperation ties between the UAE and India in the areas of politics, economy, culture, science, in addition to exchanging of views on a number of current regional and international issues of mutual interest. The two sides underscored the significance of regional and international cooperation regarding resolution of international issues and boosting of peace, security and stability worldwide. They also expressed satisfaction about continuous progress of the bilateral relations between the two countries. On her part, President Patil expressed her pleasure about visiting the UAE and meeting the UAE President, hailing the historic relations linking the UAE with India. She cited the level of care dispensed by the UAE to the Indian labour. "We do appreciate the UAE under leadership of Sheikh Khalifa for hospitality felt by the Indian workforce in the country". The President of India commended the stances of the UAE in bolstering international security and peace, and its role in providing humanitarian aid to the developing countries. At the conclusion of talks both sides reiterated the importance of sustaining current cooperation between the UAE and India. They emphasised the visit would further enhance mutual interests. Sheikh Khalifa hosted banquet in honour of President Patil and her entourage.
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