India and UAE signed several Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. These MoUs cover areas such as renewable energy, healthcare projects, food processing industries, and port development. This signifies a boost to the India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared glimpses of the Vibrant Gujarat Summit, emphasizing its importance as a platform to discuss economic growth, reforms, and India's development journey. The Summit, themed 'Gateway to the Future', is celebrating 20 years of success and showcases various sectors including Industry 4.0, technology, sustainable manufacturing, and renewable energy.
Union Minister Smriti Irani signed the Bilateral Haj Agreement 2024 with Saudi Arabia, finalizing a quota of 1,75,025 pilgrims from India for the Haj pilgrimage. The agreement aims to facilitate the pilgrimage for first-time pilgrims and improve logistics and monitoring mechanisms for the convenience of Indian Haj pilgrims.