India, Jan. 19 -- The arrival in India of Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the President of the United Arab Emirates, assumes importance beyond the realm of foreign policy. This itself is an indication of the growth that the India-UAE relationship has undergone to the point where a partnership of trust, economic vision and geopolitical considerations has been forged. Internationally known by the nickname 'MBZ,' Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan is not just an influential leader but the representative of the world's most powerful royal family.

This is the third official visit by the leader of Abu Dhabi to India, and this goes to show the strong relations between Delhi and Abu Dhabi. The relationship between the two states is further depict...