EAM congratulates UAE FM on appointment as Deputy PM; Dubai ruler named new Def Min 

NEW DELHI, July 14 : External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday congratulated UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan on being named Deputy Prime Minister, as well as the Crown Prince of Dubai, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, on being appointed the Defence Minister and also the Deputy Prime Minister of UAE.

In posts on X, EAM Jaishankar said that he would work with both leaders to strengthen India-UAE ties.

“Congratulate @ABZayed for being appointed as the Deputy PM and FM of the UAE.

“Will continue working closely to further strengthen India-UAE ties.”

“Congratulate @HamdanMohammed on his appointment as Deputy PM and Minister of Defence of the UAE.

“Always value your support for stronger India-UAE friendship.”

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, announced sweeping changes to the federal government on Sunday. These changes and additional appointments were made after consultations with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed to “boost operational efficiency across various sectors”. (UNI)