Strengthening Ties: India and UAE Explore Defense Collaboration

During the Dubai Air Show, India's Minister of State for Defence, Sanjay Seth, engaged in discussions with UAE's Mohammed Mubarak Al Mazrouei to boost bilateral defense cooperation. Seth encouraged joint ventures and highlighted India's defense manufacturing prowess, emphasizing collaboration, co-development, and co-production in the sector.

At the Dubai Air Show, India's Minister of State for Defence, Sanjay Seth, met with his UAE counterpart, Mohammed Mubarak Al Mazrouei, to discuss strengthening defense collaborations between the two nations. The meeting emphasized joint research, co-development, and co-production opportunities in the defense sector.

Sanjay Seth chaired an industry roundtable on 'Defence Technology Collaboration and Manufacturing in India,' which saw participation from 50 global and Indian industries. He highlighted India's robust defense manufacturing capabilities and encouraged companies to explore joint ventures and emerging opportunities in India.

Seth inaugurated the India Pavilion, featuring stalls from Defence Public Sector Undertakings and private industries. He also praised the Indian diaspora in Dubai for their role as 'brand ambassadors' of India, as the event demonstrated the growing strength of India-UAE bilateral relations.

(With inputs from agencies.)