DUBAI — The Emirate of Sharjah and the Indian capital New Delhi explored potential ways of strengthening cooperation in healthcare, food security and information technology in the post-COVID world, during a recent meeting between Sheikh Fahim Al Qasimi, the chairman of the Department of Government Relations, Sharjah, with Dr. Aman Puri, Indian Consul General in Dubai.
The meeting was also attended by Sharjah government officials.
In a discussion on healthcare, the consul-general was briefed on the precautionary health and safety measures taken to provide a safe environment for visitors arriving through Sharjah International Airport.
Reaffirming the deep-rooted ties between Sharjah and New Delhi in several areas, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, Sheikh Fahim said that the discussions with the Indian consul-general addressed the sectors of food security and IT, in particular, and reflected the keenness of both sides to strengthen cooperation in these fields to minimize the impact of the pandemic on the economy and citizens of both countries.
During the meeting, the two parties discussed the steps taken to obtain approvals from the Indian consulate to operate flights to India from the Sharjah International Airport. The consul-general confirmed that a new system had been put in place at the Indian Consulate to speed up the application approval processes. Dr. Puri also noted that the consulate would provide relevant data on the medical sector in the Indian capital to explore greater cooperation opportunities with the emirate.
The Department of Government Relations, Sharjah, was established in 2014 following the vision and directives of the Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, the Ruler of Sharjah, to provide the emirate and its international partners a platform for cooperation and diplomacy.
As the center of culture, education, and innovation in the UAE, the emirate's international reach spans the globe. The department supports this outreach by representing Sharjah abroad, welcoming international delegations, and partnering with strategic cities that share Sharjah's core values. — WAM
