Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Friday mentioned regional developments and agreed that there isn’t any place for terrorism and extremism on this planet, whereas stressing on the significance of the worldwide group standing collectively towards such forces.

Their dialogue comes amid the developments in Afghanistan, with the Taliban taking up the nation and America withdrawing its troops.

During their telephonic dialog, the 2 leaders positively assessed the continued progress in bilateral cooperation in numerous areas underneath the India-UAE complete strategic partnership, a Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) assertion stated.

Prime Minister Modi appreciated the UAE’s assist for the Indian group in the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, and in addition conveyed finest needs for Expo-2020 to be held in Dubai from October 1, 2021, it stated.

“Had a very useful telecon with His Highness @MohamedBinZayed. Reviewed progress in our comprehensive strategic partnership and discussed recent regional developments,” Modi tweeted.

Both leaders mentioned regional problems with widespread concern, the PMO stated.

They agreed that there isn’t any place for terrorism and extremism on this planet and pressured the significance of the worldwide group standing collectively towards such forces, it stated.

(PTI)