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The issue figured prominently in the India-UAE Joint Committee on Consular Affairs (JCCA) meeting held in Abu Dhabi.
According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), both sides have also made progress in enhancing information flow and consular access and accelerating cooperation on extradition matters as well as mutual legal assistance.
It said the discussions resulted in progress in four key areas, including liberalization of visa policies.
Other areas are: information flow and consular access, mutual legal assistance and cooperation on extradition matters.
“The meeting took place in an atmosphere of traditional warmth and cooperation that characterizes the historic and comprehensive strategic partnership between India and the UAE,” the Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement.
It said India appreciates the support extended by the UAE leadership and authorities for the welfare of the large Indian community living in the UAE, which acts as an “important bridge” in strengthening bilateral relations.
“Both sides reiterated their commitment in ensuring the safety, dignity and welfare of their citizens living in each other’s countries,” it said.
Following the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the UAE in August 2015, bilateral relations between the two countries were elevated to a comprehensive strategic partnership.
Bilateral trade and people-to-people ties have seen a significant boost after New Delhi and Abu Dhabi signed an ambitious comprehensive economic partnership agreement in 2022.