Dubai: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday arrived in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for an official visit aimed at further strengthening bilateral ties.

Jaishankar was received by the Ambassador of India to the UAE, Sanjay Sudhir, on his arrival in the country.

In a post on X, the Consulate General of India, Dubai said: “External Affairs Minister @DrSJaishankar arrived in the UAE for an official visit.”

“Looking forward to further strengthening bilateral ties and enhancing cooperation between our nations,” it said.

Jaishankar had earlier visited the UAE in June this year.

India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) established diplomatic relations in 1972.