H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, received MJ Akbar, Indian Minister of State for External Affairs, and his delegation, in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday.

Sheikh Abdullah welcomed the Indian minister and praised the progressive ties between the two friendly countries in all fields.

Sheikh Abdullah and Akbar discussed bilateral relations and ways to enhance co-operation and co-ordination in political, economic, commercial and social affairs.

They also explored other areas of mutual interest.

The Indian minister lauded his country's historic relations with the UAE.