India and the UAE agreed on further steps to enhance cooperation across the consular, visa and legal domains.
The decision was taken during the 7th Meeting of the India-UAE Joint Committee on Consular Affairs (JCCA) meeting which was held in New Delhi on Wednesday.
The meeting was co-chaired by Sripriya Ranganathan, Secretary (CPV & OIA) and Omar Obaid Mohammed AlHesan AlShamsi, Under Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the UAE.
During the JCCA meeting, the two delegations reviewed progress since the previous meeting of the JCCA held in Abu Dhabi in November 2025 and welcomed regular exchanges on important consular issues at all levels.
“Emphasising the centrality of the community’s welfare and well-being, both sides agreed on further steps to enhance cooperation across the consular, visa and legal domains. The two sides agreed to follow up on the agreed decisions of the meeting, continue with the monthly review mechanisms and convene technical meetings as agreed,” the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a statement on Thursday.
India and the UAE enjoy warm and cordial relations that cover all facets of bilateral cooperation, including in the economic, political, defence, technology, cultural, and energy domains,and are anchored in the strong people-to-people ties underpinned by the 4.5 million strong Indian community in the UAE.
“Under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, India-UAE relations have continued to scale new heights,” the statement said.
The JCCA meeting was preceded by technical-level discussions between the two sides on consular issues, labour and mobility related issues and extradition and mutual legal assistance.
A separate meeting took place between the two sides to work towards integrating India’s Digilocker with the UAE platforms for seamless authentication of Indian academic degrees/documents, which will benefit Indian professionals working in the UAE and facilitate greater economic and educational opportunities.
The Indian side appreciated the support extended by the UAE leadership and authorities for the welfare of the Indian community residing in the UAE. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment in ensuring the safety, dignity and well-being of their citizens living in each other’s countries.
It was decided to hold the next meeting of JCCA in Abu Dhabi on mutually convenient dates, the statement added.