Published 12:58 IST, October 3rd 2019
NSA Ajit Doval meets Abu Dhabi Crown Prince, condoles uncle's demise
After meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman, NSA met Crown Prince of Emirate of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and offered condolences.
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After meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohamm Bin Salman, National Security visor (NSA) met Crown Prince of Emirate of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and personally offered condolences on death of his uncle Sheikh Suhail bin Mubarak Al Ketbi on behalf of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. During this meeting, or members of ruling family and senior government functionaries were also present. He visited UAE on Wednesday after his visit to Saudi Arabia. meeting with Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia was certainly very crucial as it comes days after Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan visit.
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prevailing situation in J&K discussed
two-hour meeting between NSA Doval and Saudi Crown Prince turned out to be extremely fruitful as both also discussed prevailing situation in Jammu and Kashmir. Crown Prince has expressed his understanding of India’s approach and actions in Jammu and Kashmir. stand taken by Saudi Arabia is a major blow for Pakistan since Islamab was hoping that Riyh would back m. NSA has spoken extensively about rationale behind certain decisions like communication restrictions in Jammu and Kashmir. He has also been vocal about India’s reasoning for change in Jammu and Kashmir’s status. re have been efforts from Pakistan to orchestrate violence and government’s cautious approach to lift se restrictions without loss of lives. Imran Khan has alrey expressed his displeasure during his recent visit to U.S. He was hoping that “Muslim world” would back Pakistan on Kashmir. Khan has been disappointed with resounding support that India has received after abrogation of Article 370.
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NSA Ajit Doval meets UAE counterpart
NSA also h a meeting with his UAE counterpart Sheikh Tahon Al Nahyan. y discussed various issues of bilateral importance and cooperation between two countries. This was an important visit following NSA’s visit to Saudi Arabia. UAE and India have strong bonds and re have regular interactions on various issues at highest levels. NSA’s visit will furr strengn understanding and cooperation between two nations.
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NSA meets Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman
National Security visor (NSA) Ajit Doval h a one-on-one meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohamm Bin Salman on Wednesday on his visit to Saudi Arabia. meeting lasted for almost two hours and a wide range of issues were discussed on various aspects of bilateral relations. Top sources have confirmed that a discussion on Jammu & Kashmir did take place. “Saudi Crown Prince expressed understanding about India’s approach and actions in J&K,” said a source privy to meeting. 2016 joint statement, issued by two countries following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit, h very strong references to combating terrorism. Saudi Arabia me it clear that Pakistan’s narrative on Kashmir was t acceptable due to a far better appreciation of India's position.
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12:32 IST, October 3rd 2019