New Delhi, April 12 -- External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar on Saturday held talks on the evolving situation in the Middle East with UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, thanking them for ensuring the well-being of the Indian community in the Gulf nation.

"Conveyed our deep appreciation for ensuring the well-being of the Indian community in the UAE," Jaishankar said of the meeting in a post on X, adding that their conversation "focused on the evolving regional situation and its implications".

"Confident that our Comprehensive Strategic Partnership will advance further," the EAM said.

Earlier in the day, Jaishankar had interacted with members of the Indian community in UAE, and had hig...