India-UAE Strategic Partnership: 14 Pacts Signed During Crown Prince's Visit

[Gessler]

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today highlighted strategic significance of India-UAE relations for both countries.
By: FE Online | New Delhi | Updated: January 25, 2017 8:03 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today highlighted strategic significance of India-UAE relations for both countries. India is hosting Abu Dhabi’s crown prince Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan as a special guest for the Republic Day celebrations tomorrow. Addressing a press meet, PM Modi said, “UAE is one of our most valued partners and a close friend in an important region of the world.” PM Modi said India regarded UAE as an important partner in India’s growth story. Both countries are united not only for business but also by a cultural history also. Scores of Indian citizens also live in the US.

Both countries are united not only for business but also by a shared cultural history also. Scores of Indian citizens also live in the UAE. In August 2015, UAE had agreed to increase its investments in India to USD 75 billion (about Rs 5 lakh crore) including through a dedicated infrastructure fund. The two countries had also agreed to raise bilateral trade by 60 per cent by 2020.

Taking the good relations forward, both countries today signed a number of agreements/MOUs which also show that Abu Dhabi means business in India. Here we take a look at 14 such agreement.

1.Agreement on Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between India and UAE

This is a general framework agreement which highlights the areas of bilateral cooperation identified under the comprehensive strategic partnership as agreed upon in the high-level joint statements issued in the August 2015 and February 2016.

2.MoU between Ministry of Defence, India and Ministry of Defence, UAE on cooperation in the field of defence industry

This MoU aims to establish cooperation in the identified fields of defence manufacturing and technology, including through studies, research, development, innovation and cooperation between public and private sector institutions of the two countries. The two sides will cooperate in areas of armaments, defence industries and transfer of technology.

3. MoU in Institutional Cooperation on Maritime Transport

This MoU provides a framework for enhancing bilateral maritime trade ties through facilitating maritime transport, free transfer of monies between contracting parties and reciprocal recognition of ships’ documents.

4. MOU between Directorate General of Shipping, India and Federal Transport Authority- Land and Maritime, UAE on Mutual Recognition of Certificates of Competency as per the provisions of the Standards of Training, Certification and Watch-keeping Convention (STCW78) and amendments.

This MoU aims to deepen the maritime economic activities in general by establishing a framework for Mutual Recognition of Certificates of Competency of marine officers, engineers and crews.

5. MoU between Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, India and Federal Transport Authority, Land and Maritime, UAE on Bilateral Cooperation in road, transport and highways sector

This MoU aims to establish cooperation in the sectors of highways and road transport through sharing of technologies, systems and best practices in freight logistics, warehousing and value added services.

6. MOU on cooperation in prevention and combating of human trafficking

This MoU aims to enhance bilateral cooperation on the issue of prevention, rescue, recovery and repatriation related to human trafficking, especially of women and children expeditiously.

7. MoU for cooperation in the field of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and innovation between Ministry of Economy, United Arab Emirates and Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MoSMSME), India

This MoU aims at promoting cooperation in MSMEs Sectors, including in joint projects, R & D and related activities.

8. MoU between Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, India and Ministry of Climate Change & Environment, UAE in agriculture and Allied sectors

This MoU aims to develop a framework for cooperation in various agricultural fields of mutual interest, including through enhancement of cooperation in food processing and transfer of technology in cultivation methods.

9. MOU on mutual exemption of entry visa requirements to the holders of diplomatic, special and official passports

The agreement allows holders of diplomatic, special and official passports visa-free travel between the two countries.

10. MoU between Prasar Bharati, India and Emirates News Agency (WAM), UAE for cooperation in programme exchange

This MoU aims to strengthen ties between Prasar Bharati and Emirates News Agency (WAM), UAE through cooperation in the field of broadcasting, mutual exchange of programmes, news and best practices.

11. MoU between Ministry of Commerce and Industry, India and Ministry of Economy, UAE on trade remedial measures to promote cooperation in areas of mutual interest

This MoU aims to enhance cooperation in the field of anti-dumping and allied duties through exchange of information, capacity-building, seminars and trainings in mutually identified areas related to trade remedial measures.

12. Agreement on Oil Storage And Management between Indian Strategic Petroleum Reserves Limited and Abu Dhabi National Oil Company

This agreement aims to establish a framework for the storage of crude oil by Abu Dhabi National Oil Company in India and to further strengthen the strategic relationship between the two countries in the field of energy.

13. MOU between National Productivity Council and Al Etihad Energy Services Co. LLC

This MOU is on Cooperation in Energy Efficiency Services.

14. MOU between National Security Council Secretariat, India and National Electronic Security Authority, UAE

This MoU is on technology development and cooperation in cyberspace.

(List of MOUs released by PIB)

http://www.financialexpress.com/eco...show-abu-dhabi-means-serious-business/521661/

 

[somebozo]

They did not sign a pact for fighting war in Yemen?

 

[Gessler]

They did not sign a pact for fighting war in Yemen?

No.

The present turn of events were partly fueled by two incidents: 1) Pakistan's refusal to take part in the Yemen campaign as per the GCC's wish. 2) The assassination of UAE diplomats in Afghanistan by Pak-backed elements.

These events have ensured that the recent surge in India-UAE ties has largely remained a one-way street...the UAE is giving and giving and has asked for little to nothing in return. This means the Emirates clearly has one major intent - piss off Pakistan as much as possible. And they're only getting started...

I've been in discussions and it seems that the UAEAF has recently begun to seriously consider the Rafale procurement in an effort to find areas of cooperation with India's defence industry. Big enterprises like Reliance Industries have gotten the contracts for executing the offsets in our Rafale deal (offset manufacturing deals worth around $4 billion) - if UAE buys Rafale, the France-India industrial consortiums (Dassault-Reliance, Thales-SAMTEL, Safran-HAL etc.) will benefit immensely as a lot of component-production could take place in India. We can also be the local MRO hub for this aircraft which means the Qatari Rafales can also benefit from the Indian infrastructure.

Gulf states make huge defence purchases just for sake of political appeasement. So all this is very plausible.

 

[H!TchHiker]

No.

The present turn of events were partly fueled by two incidents: 1) Pakistan's refusal to take part in the Yemen campaign as per the GCC's wish. 2) The assassination of UAE diplomats in Afghanistan by Pak-backed elements.

These events have ensured that the recent surge in India-UAE ties has largely remained a one-way street...the UAE is giving and giving and has asked for little to nothing in return. This means the Emirates clearly has one major intent - piss off Pakistan as much as possible. And they're only getting started...

I've been in discussions and it seems that the UAEAF has recently begun to seriously consider the Rafale procurement in an effort to find areas of cooperation with India's defence industry. Big enterprises like Reliance Industries have gotten the contracts for executing the offsets in our Rafale deal (offset manufacturing deals worth around $4 billion) - if UAE buys Rafale, the France-India industrial consortiums (Dassault-Reliance, Thales-SAMTEL, Safran-HAL etc.) will benefit immensely as a lot of component-production could take place in India. We can also be the local MRO hub for this aircraft which means the Qatari Rafales can also benefit from the Indian infrastructure.

Gulf states make huge defence purchases just for sake of political appeasement. So all this is very plausible.

No, we are not pissed off..The day we pissed off you will see it..Whatever is happening is a blessing in disguise for Pakistan

 

[Khafee]

No.

The present turn of events were partly fueled by two incidents: 1) Pakistan's refusal to take part in the Yemen campaign as per the GCC's wish. 2) The assassination of UAE diplomats in Afghanistan by Pak-backed elements.

These events have ensured that the recent surge in India-UAE ties has largely remained a one-way street...the UAE is giving and giving and has asked for little to nothing in return. This means the Emirates clearly has one major intent - piss off Pakistan as much as possible. And they're only getting started...

I've been in discussions and it seems that the UAEAF has recently begun to seriously consider the Rafale procurement in an effort to find areas of cooperation with India's defence industry. Big enterprises like Reliance Industries have gotten the contracts for executing the offsets in our Rafale deal (offset manufacturing deals worth around $4 billion) - if UAE buys Rafale, the France-India industrial consortiums (Dassault-Reliance, Thales-SAMTEL, Safran-HAL etc.) will benefit immensely as a lot of component-production could take place in India. We can also be the local MRO hub for this aircraft which means the Qatari Rafales can also benefit from the Indian infrastructure.

Gulf states make huge defence purchases just for sake of political appeasement. So all this is very plausible.

Sorry, to pop your bubble, but no UAE official has said that UAE diplomats were killed by Pak-backed elements. If you continue repearing lies, a ban awaits you @Zaki @TaimiKhan please note false propaganda against Pakistan.

Rafale - Wait and see. You will surely be disappointed.

 

[KediKesenFare3]

Be aware of the fact that they are doing this with the explicit permission of Saudi Arabia. Never trust Gulf states (including Iran).

 

[somebozo]

I've been in discussions and it seems that the UAEAF has recently begun to seriously consider the Rafale procurement in an effort to find areas of cooperation with India's defence industry.

Supah powah India..people are so dying to co op with India that they will buy equipment regardless of their operational doctrine...doesnt make sense...too much bollywood effect..

Be aware of the fact that they are doing this with the explicit permission of Saudi Arabia. Never trust Gulf states (including Iran).

Saudi and UAE are often on opposing ends of gulf tug of war..

The present turn of events were partly fueled by two incidents: 1) Pakistan's refusal to take part in the Yemen campaign as per the GCC's wish. 2) The assassination of UAE diplomats in Afghanistan by Pak-backed elements.

1) are UAE soldiers taking part in WOT in Pakistan? Especially much of the menace in Baluchistan is indirectly link to UAE which is economic lifeline of rebels...What happened when UAE soldiers went to Yemen? didnt they face high causalities??

2) Only Indian are capitalizing a tragic event of terrorist attack on a friendly nation for their own foreign policy goals..this is the new low! UAE crown prince should have some shame and question this to Modi? Why is India exploiting a terrorist attack to advance its own political goals? It is outright undiplomatic and above all...below dignity of foreign releations...!

These events have ensured that the recent surge in India-UAE ties has largely remained a one-way street...the UAE is giving and giving and has asked for little to nothing in return. This means the Emirates clearly has one major intent - piss off Pakistan as much as possible. And they're only getting started...

Most of these so called UAE giving remain highly cosmetic..as this patch of land is also known as scam heaven and joker broker paradise...UAE has a history making announcements just for the sake of feel good factor in media..UAE companies started mega property projects in Pakistan only to scam investors and run away...UAE backed Mobily telecome in Saudi was caught in major scamming of stock market and three of its directors are serving jail time..

UAE does not get anything by pissing of Pakistan and if it wanted to actually take any serious rift...first sign would be termination of retired DG ISI..Gen. Pasha...UAE is a major recipient of Pakistani capital outflows and investment by Pakistani business men...with CPEC and Gawader, again Pakistan holds upper hand over UAE...

Recently there has been a lot of sucking up of India by UAE and it could largely be the effect of Modi questioning UAE role in Indian black money....no wonder if they decide to change royal family religion from Islam to Hinduism..or invent something new like Deen e Elahi..

It is only the psychology of Pakistanis that they consider Arabs as some holy moly super righteous god fearing nation...

 

[Gessler]

Sorry, to pop your bubble, but no UAE official has said that UAE diplomats were killed by Pak-backed elements. If you continue repearing lies, a ban awaits you @Zaki @TaimiKhan please note false propaganda against Pakistan.

I'm sorry but it wasn't me who's saying this - it was the Police Chief of Kandahar region...

....Kandahar’s Police Chief Abdul Raziq, however, told media categorically that Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and the Haqqani Network were behind the incident....

http://www.financialexpress.com/wor...kistan-post-killing-of-five-diplomats/506320/

I would assume their police chief knows more about what's going on in his area than you, me or any Pakistani forum member. Am I wrong in assuming that?

Rafale - Wait and see. You will surely be disappointed.

What are current UAEAF procurement plans like? The Mirages would need a replacement by the end of next decade.

Typhoon? US jets?

No, we are not pissed off..

Behavior of many Pakistani members on the forum seems to indicate otherwise. I've also seen a few television talk shows of Pak TV channels (on Youtube), a lot of experts seem to be pissed off as well.

 

[KediKesenFare3]

Saudi and UAE are often on opposing ends of gulf tug of war..

They're playing good cop bad cop. Saudi Arabia sympathized with Pakistan's decision on Yemen whereas UAE publicly threatened Islamabad. Same with Turkey during and after the coup in Egypt. Riyadh was silent and never attacked Turkey directly but UAE cancelled energy projects in Anatolia and together with Egypt they demanded to dismiss North Cyprus from OIC. This is like stating publicly that Kashmir belongs to India. I hate UAE emirs.

 

[H!TchHiker]

[QUOTE="Gessler, post: 9142063, member: 137452"


Behavior of many Pakistani members on the forum seems to indicate otherwise. I've also seen a few television talk shows of Pak TV channels (on Youtube), a lot of experts seem to be pissed off as well.[/QUOTE]

Neither those some analyst or members here shape the opinion of state.I will surely say it,if something comes from the state institutions representing Pakistan.
Individuals have there own opinion and they are entitled for that as this is basic human right. Being a largest democracy you should know this.

 

[somebozo]

Behavior of many Pakistani members on the forum seems to indicate otherwise. I've also seen a few television talk shows of Pak TV channels (on Youtube), a lot of experts seem to be pissed off as well.

You are watching media and YouTube channels which are in same league as Indian media..!

http://www.financialexpress.com/wor...kistan-post-killing-of-five-diplomats/506320/

I would assume their police chief knows more about what's going on in his area than you, me or any Pakistani forum member. Am I wrong in assuming that?

Afghan police does not know their face from their @ss..

 

[Awan68]

Lol and lets hope the pakistani deep state doesnt get pissed off at uae, the isi will make short work of these burqa clad habibi's in a month maybe, and this crown prince will be on the roads of uae bieng dragged by own people,
start a few u know what..........

No, we are not pissed off..The day we pissed off you will see it..Whatever is happening is a blessing in disguise for Pakistan

 

[somebozo]

They're playing good cop bad cop. Saudi Arabia sympathized with Pakistan's decision on Yemen whereas UAE publicly threatened Islamabad. Same with Turkey during and after the coup in Egypt. Riyadh was silent and never attacked Turkey directly but UAE cancelled energy projects in Anatolia and together with Egypt they demanded to dismiss North Cyprus from OIC. This is like stating publicly that Kashmir belongs to India. I hate UAE emirs.

UAE is like the India of GCC..they need to make a lot of noise..but the big brotha is Saudi and an occasional slap puts them in their place...

Lol and lets hope the pakistani deep state doesnt get pissed off at uae, the isi will make short work of these burqa clad habibi's in a month maybe, and this crown prince will be on the roads of uae bieng dragged by own people,
start a few u know what..........

ISI has no plans for clandestine ops anywhere in middle east..let alone in a friendly state like UAE...the late king of UAE called DI Khan his second home and there is an airport named after him...Pakistan does not own UAE or vice versa..UAE is simply exercising its right as a free state..what do Pakistan has got to do here...Its good to see releations develop between UAE and India as much as UAE and Pakistan.come out of black and white syndrome...

 

[Storm Force]

75 billion dollars foreign direct investment by UAE that's a tidy sum of money.

Well done modi again

 

[H!TchHiker]

Lol and lets hope the pakistani deep state doesnt get pissed off at uae, the isi will make short work of these burqa clad habibi's in a month maybe, and this crown prince will be on the roads of uae bieng dragged by own people,
start a few u know what..........

No such thing ..Our Enemy is India. UAE is friendly state..

75 billion dollars foreign direct investment by UAE that's a tidy sum of money.

Well done modi again

There is a difference between PLEDGE and INVESTMENT..