Rahul Gandhi calls on VP & PM of UAE; discusses bilateral ties

DUBAI: Congress President Rahul Gandhi Friday called on Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum here and discussed continued bilateral relations in the 21st century.

Gandhi, who is in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), will meet senior ministers of the country during his two-day maiden visit to Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

During the meeting, the Congress president was accompanied by Indian Overseas Congress chairman Sam Pitroda and party leader Milind Deora.


The Indian National Congress' Twitter account posted pictures of the meeting between the leaders.

"Congress President @RahulGandhi meets with Vice President & Prime Minister of UAE @HHShkMohd to discuss continued relations between both countries in the 21st century," the Congress said in a tweet.

Earlier Friday, Gandhi addressed Indian workers and interacted with business leaders here.