Dinesh Kamath's Editorial 'Terrific rapport between India and UAE' that was published in Newsband

Terrific rapport between India and UAE

At their joint appearance in Delhi’s Hyderabad House, there was terrific rapport between the United Arab Emirates Crown Prince, Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

India’s interest in the UAE rests on several pillars: trade ties of about $50 billion, energy and oil supplies from the world’s fifth largest exporter, the welfare of 2.6 million Indians who remit billions of dollars home annually, and defence and security. The signing of the strategic partnership agreement was the highlight of the UAE leader’s visit. The contours of this partnership are now being set: joint military exercises, joint manufacturing and purchase of equipment and spare parts from India, as well as cooperation on fighting terror. UAE also shares India’s frustration on cross-border terrorism from Pakistan.

Many countries see potential in Indian investment, UAE is one of them. However, age-old corruption which was condoned by Congress Governments has to change. The Government, Bank, public sector employees should be trained to have service mentality, and expect money to carry out their routine jobs. It should start with not giving or taking bribe by every single citizen. It is hoped that demonetization has accelerated corrupt-free India.

Efforts of India and UAE are in correct directions. India and UAE come together with the common purpose of fighting cross border terrorism perpetuated by Pakistan's different fundamentalist groups and terror organisations. Moreover, fundings to these terror organisations by expatriates in UAE would have to be thoroughly probed and throttled. Strengthening the common military base of the two countries would be a step ahead in the direction. More and more nations would have to come forward rather than relying on USA alone to do the job,

The relationship with UAE has improved substantially over the past few months in every sector. The trade agreements may be beneficial to both countries in their economic development.

It is clear that UAE’s Crown Prince is pro-Hindu since he has allocated some land to build a temple in Abu Dhabi. Modi's move towards strengthening the bilateral relations with UAE will strengthen the power of our military by conducting of the joint military exercises which will also frighten Pakistan.