New Delhi, July 22 -- India and the UAE agreed to expand cooperation on key consular issues, including mobility, extradition and mutual legal assistance, during the 7th Joint Committee on Consular Affairs meeting held in New Delhi on Wednesday.

Co-chaired by Secretary (CPV & OIA) Sripriya Ranganathan and Under Secretary at the UAE's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Omar Obaid Mohammed Al Hesn Al Shamsi, the talks focused on strengthening bilateral linkages under the umbrella of the India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

During the discussions, New Delhi acknowledged and commended the initiatives implemented by Emirati authorities to safeguard the interests and welfare of the large Indian diaspora residing in the Gulf nation.

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