Abu Dhabi, Jan. 21 -- : Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan met United Arab Emirates (UAE) Minister of State Ahmed Ali Al Sayegh on Wednesday, as part of his three-day official visit and discussed expanding the comprehensive strategic partnership between both countries.

"Pleased to reconnect with HE Ahmed Ali Al Sayegh @MoFAICUAE. Had fruitful & forward looking discussion on expanding comprehensive strategic partnership incl in trade, investment, connectivity, IT, space & welfare of Indian community." Muraleedharan wrote in a tweet.

"Also had fruitful discussions on the way forward in the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA), under UAE's continuing Chairmanship," Muraleedharan wrote in a subsequent tweet.

According to a...