Abu Dhabi, May 14 -- UAE Minister Reem Al Hashimy has emphasised the deep people-to-people contacts between her country and India, saying every Emirati probably will have "some connection with India" one way or the other.

In an interview with ANI ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit tomorrow, she said trade between India and the UAE has been a significant part of the relationship, whether it is in terms of clothes or spices the future cannot be without a strong India and a strong UAE.

She also spoke of respect in the two countries for traditional medicine knowledge and of bilateral ties going from strength to strength.

"If I ask any Emirati, you will probably find that they have had some connection to India in one way or anoth...