Letter.

Letter Published in Gulf News UAE on 22Jan 18  Maintaining international friendships

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call to the His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, was a good development (“Mohammad Bin Zayed receives call from Modi”, Gulf News, January 10). Leaders should have periodical personal interactions with each other for better understanding and bilateral relationships. Modi’s initiative was laudable, apart from the normal visit. Personal calls will add more advantage and rapport between the two countries. They can discuss various issues, for development and mutual benefits. Personal calls bring more intimacy and friendship, and will be more effective. By virtue of the UAE and India’s longstanding relationship and Prime Minister Modi’s call, it will certainly enhance the relationship in the near future. Such incidents are very rare in international politics.

From K Ragavan

India