The 13th High-Level Meeting of the India-UAE Joint Task Force on Investments was held in Abu Dhabi. The Joint Task Force reviewed a number of current issues and challenges faced by investors of the two countries. The Joint Task Force was established in 2013 as a key forum for strengthening economic ties between India and the UAE.
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13th Meeting of India-UAE High-Level Joint Task Force on Investments held in Abu Dhabi
The 13th Meeting of India-UAE High Level Joint Task Force on Investments was held in Abu Dhabi. Both sides exchanges reaffirmed the dynamism of India and the UAE bilateral relationship - underscored by robust trade, strategic investments, and deepening institutional alignment.
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The meeting was attended by senior officials from relevant government authorities, investment entities and companies from both countries.
The 13th Meeting of India-UAE JTF considered a range of trade and investment topics, including ongoing initiatives to enhance bilateral investment flows and new areas of joint cooperation.
13th Meeting of India-UAE JTF: Co-Chaired by
Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Managing Director of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (“ADIA”), and Piyush Goyal, Minister of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, Co-Chaired the 13th Meeting of the India-UAE High Level Joint Task Force on Investments in Abu Dhabi.
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The Co-Chairs recognised the positive momentum of bilateral trade which continues to build following the implementation of the India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) in May 2022.
In the first half of 2025, bilateral non-oil trade reached nearly US$38 billion, representing a 34% increase compared to the first half of 2024 and a significant step towards the UAE’s 2030 trade targets. By facilitating market access and private-sector collaboration, the India-UAE CEPA serves as a cornerstone of the UAE and India’s economic alliance and a model for constructive cooperation in a complex and rapidly evolving global trading landscape.
Delegation in 13th Meeting of India-UAE JTF
The UAE delegation at the 13th meeting of the India-UAE Joint Task Force (JTF) included Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of Foreign Trade, Ahmed Jassim Al Zaabi, Chairman of Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development, Chairman of Abu Dhabi Chamber and Chairman of UAE Chambers, Dr. Abdulnasser Alshaali, UAE Ambassador to India, and Younis Haji Al Khouri, Under Secretary of UAE Ministry of Finance.
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The Indian delegation at the 13th meeting of the India-UAE Joint Task Force (JTF) included Ambassador of India to the UAE, Sunjay Sudhir, and senior representatives from various Government of India departments/organizations such as Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of External Affairs, Ministry of Food Processing Industry, Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Department of Commerce, Department of Economic Affairs, Department of Revenue, Reserve Bank of India, National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), Department of Space, and Invest India.
Review of 13th Meeting of India-UAE JTF
The 13th Meeting of India-UAE Joint Task Force (JTF) reviewed the positive progress of several joint investment projects, including the Bharat Mart, a 2.7 million square feet complex located in Jebal Ali Free Zone in the UAE. Designed to enable Indian manufacturers and exporters to showcase their products to the world, this landmark project reflects the economic synergies between the two nations.
The two sides considered the potential for various areas of future cooperation, including opportunities in the maritime and space sectors in India.
Ongoing strategic initiatives between the Central Banks of India and the UAE to enable bilateral trade in local currencies, the integration of payment systems in the two countries and cooperation on Central Bank Digital Currencies were also discussed, with both sides commending the strong progress made to date while reiterating their commitment to finalising their implementation in the near future.
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The India-UAE Joint Task Force reviewed a number of current issues and challenges faced by investors of the two countries, and the Co-Chairs directed their teams to work together, in collaboration with the relevant government entities, to resolve them in a timely and mutually acceptable manner.
Joint Task Force of India-UAE
The Joint Task Force was established in 2013 as a key forum for strengthening economic ties between India and the UAE. Since its formation, it has provided an effective mechanism to discuss and promote opportunities and prospects for further investments in India and the UAE, while acting as a forum to resolve issues and challenges faced by investors of the two countries, seeking to bring these matters to a mutually beneficial conclusion.
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Static Current Affairs related to the UAE for upcoming exams
- Full form UAE: United Arab Emirates
- Capital city: Abu Dhabi
- Largest city: Dubai
- Official languages: Arabic
- Common languages: Emirati Arabic, English
- President: Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan
- Prime Minister: Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
- Vice Presidents: Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum; Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan
- Total Population 2024 estimate: 11,027,129
- Currency: UAE dirham (AED)
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