Face of Nation : Former President Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday said that the bilateral relationship between India and United Arab Emirates (UAE) has matured and transformed into a comprehensive strategic partnership.”In the 1970s and 1980s, Indian migration to UAE drastically increased with the expansion of the oil industry and growth of free trade. At present Indian population in UAE is about 3.3 million making it highest concentration of Indian nationals outside India,” said Mr Mukherjee.
“Relationship between India and UAE are expanding in various aspects of business. It would not be incorrect to say that the bilateral relationship has matured and transformed into a comprehensive strategic partnership,” said Pranab Mukherjee while speaking at the launch ceremony of India International Excellence Award 2019.
“Indians form the largest expatriate community in UAE, and UAE have generously embraced our people and encourage them to flourish and prosper,” he said.
