Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a phone conversation with UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan during which they emphasis on further developing and deepening the collaboration between two countries for the shared benefit of the peoples of both countries, a statement said on Thursday. Both leaders reaffirmed their mutual commitment to further strengthening the bilateral Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between India and the UAE.

They positively assessed the remarkable progress made across various sectors of bilateral cooperation and laid emphasis on further developing and deepening collaboration. Sheikh Mohamed warmly congratulated Modi on becoming the second longest-serving Prime Minister of India, and wished him continued success in his service to the nation. 

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