Archive · 23 Jul 2026
India and UAE Enhance Consular Cooperation
India and the UAE had a meeting to talk about how to help their people living in each other's countries.
They agreed to work better together on things like visas and legal help.
They also talked about making it easier for Indian people in the UAE to use their official documents.
Both countries said they want to keep their people safe and happy.
They will meet again in the UAE soon to keep talking about these things.
India and the UAE agreed to enhance cooperation in consular, visa, and legal domains during the 7th JCCA meeting in New Delhi.
The meeting was co-chaired by Sripriya Ranganathan from India and Omar Obaid Mohammed AlHesan AlShamsi from the UAE.
Both sides reviewed progress since the previous meeting in Abu Dhabi in November 2025 and agreed to continue regular exchanges on consular issues.
They decided to integrate India's Digilocker with UAE platforms for seamless authentication of Indian academic degrees/documents.
The next JCCA meeting will be held in Abu Dhabi on mutually convenient dates.
- Who
- India and the UAE
- What
- Enhanced cooperation in consular, visa, and legal domains
- When
- Wednesday, New Delhi
- Where
- New Delhi
- Why
- To improve the welfare and well-being of their communities and facilitate greater economic and educational opportunities
India
UAE
Cooperation in Consular, Visa, and Legal Domains
India
India emphasizes the welfare and well-being of its community in the UAE and seeks enhanced cooperation in consular, visa, and legal domains.
UAE
The UAE agrees to further steps to enhance cooperation in these areas and supports the welfare of Indian citizens in the UAE.
- Meeting Date
- Wednesday, New Delhi
- Co-chairs
- Sripriya Ranganathan (India), Omar Obaid Mohammed AlHesan AlShamsi (UAE)
- Previous Meeting
- November 2025, Abu Dhabi
- Indian Community in UAE
- 4.5 million
- Next Meeting
- Abu Dhabi, mutually convenient dates