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External Affairs Minister Visits Hindu Temple in UAE

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar visited the BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi today. This visit to the first traditional Hindu stone temple in the Middle East underscores the growing cultural and diplomatic ties between India and the United Arab Emirates.BAPS, which stands for Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha, is a prominent Hindu denomination with a global presence. The temple, inaugurated by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 14, 2024, has qui...

October 3, 2023 6:29 PM

Hardeep Singh Puri Discusses Energy Prices, Cooperation, and Partnerships in Abu Dhabi

Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri met with the Secretary General of OPEC, Haitham al-Ghais, and the CEO of Schlumberger, Olivier Le Peuch, in Abu Dhabi on Monday, on the sidelines of ADIPEC 2023 to discuss energy prices, cooperation, and opportunities for stronger partnerships with the growing energy sector in India. Puri's meeting with al-Ghais focused on India's perspective and priorities on energy security, and explored ways for mutual cooperation between O...