ABU DHABI: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar will co-chair the 16th Joint Commission and 5th Strategic Dialogue in Abu Dhabi on Monday with Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs following his participation in Sir Bani Yas Forum in the UAE, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed.
According to the MEA, EAM Jaishankar will thereafter visit Israel and hold bilateral consultations with his Israeli counterpart, Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar.
Earlier on Sunday, EAM Jaishankar extended warm wishes to Gideon Sa'ar and the people of Israel on Hanukkah.
While extending wishes to people of Israel on X, EAM Jaishankar wrote, "Warmest wishes to FM Gideon Sa'ar, friends in Israel and all those celebrating Hanukkah around the world. May the Festival of Lights bring peace, hope, and joy to all. Chag Sameach!"