Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum’s “special” visit to India paved the way for a stronger bilateral collaboration, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday after meeting the influential leader from the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

In a social media post, Modi said Dubai has played a key role in advancing the India-UAE comprehensive strategic partnership. Al Maktoum arrived in the national capital this morning on a two-day India visit.