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Government of India
Ministry of Finance
07-November-2019 19:03 IST
Relations with UAE are at their best, we consider UAE our brothers” - MOS Finance,Shri Anurag
Thakur

The Union Minister of state for finance and corporate Affairs, Shri Anurag Thakur while addressing the
session on ‘Growing economic ties between with UAE at the first day of  the Global Investors' Meet 2019,
in Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh said that India and UAE share a ‘Comprehensive Strategic
Partnership’, it is time to enhance this further through investments in the state of Himachal Pradesh.

Shri Anurag Thakur while lauding Prime Minister,  Shri NarendraModi’s initiatives in introducing the
new investment policy which made India a ‘Investor’s heaven’ said thatUAE is the 3rd  largest partner
which lead the relations with UAE at their best, we consider UAE our brothers.

He said that the Union Government has taken numerous policy reforms, economic measures, corporate
tax cuts and steps to facilitate ease of doing business in India. Himachal has a conducive climate,
hardworking and skilled workforce that will be an asset to any companies looking to invest
here.Dharamsala is known the world over for two reasons: His Highness, Dalai Lama who has had a
special bond with Dharmshalaand who’s presence has brought millions of tourists to this region. Second,
the Dharamshala Cricket Stadium which has immensely boosted economic activity in the region and
state, he added

The Minister further said that there are many tasks force and Joint Working Groups and Ministerial
Groups between India and UAE working on investment, trade, skills etc. He said that he is  confident that
we will galvanise the strength of our 3.3 million workforce in bringing our nations together.

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