Kerala's Chief Minister is in town

Saturday, 16 February 2019 10:12

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai received Pinarayi Vijayan in Dubai on Friday evening.

The two leaders discussed ways to further sustain the longstanding bonds between their two cities.

During the meeting, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed received an official invitation from Vijayan to visit Kerala, which is home to over 35 million people.

He also told His Highness that Keralites hold the UAE's leadership in high esteem.

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