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New Delhi, : Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al

Maktoum’s “special” visit to India paved the way for a stronger bilateral collaboration, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday after

meeting the influential leader from the United Arab Emirates (UAE).Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also held a separate meeting with the visiting dignitary and later said India is eager to work closely with the Gulf nation in the defence sector, including in co-production and co-

development projects.Both India and the UAE are committed to working towards peace and prosperity in the region, he said.In a social media post, Modi said Dubai has played a key role in

advancing the India-UAE comprehensive strategic partnership.Al Maktoum arrived in the national capital this morning on a two-day India visit. He is travelling to Mumbai after concluding his engagements in Delhi.Glad to meet HH Sheikh HamdaCni