Chandigarh, March 14 -- In a bid to enhance economic ties, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann met UAE Ambassador to India, Dr Abdulnasser Jamal Alshaali, to explore trade, investment, and air connectivity between Punjab and the UAE.

During the meeting, Mann highlighted Punjab's agricultural and industrial strengths, emphasizing the state's potential to contribute to UAE's food security through its expertise in food production, dairy, and agri-processing. He also underscored collaboration prospects in IT, logistics, healthcare, and education.

A key takeaway from the discussion was the proposal to establish a Joint Working Group (JWG) to identify and develop bilateral trade opportunities. Additionally, the UAE Ambassador raised the need fo...