India, France, and UAE Discuss Enhancing Cooperation in AI, Space, and Energy

India, France, and the UAE discussed ways to strengthen trilateral cooperation in artificial intelligence, space, and energy during a ministerial meeting in New York.
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New Delhi, September 23 (KUNA) -- India, France, and the United Arab Emirates discussed ways to enhance trilateral cooperation in several areas of shared interest, foremost among them artificial intelligence, space exploration, health sciences, and energy. The Indian Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement on Wednesday that this came during a trilateral ministerial meeting held on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, attended by Indian External Affairs Minister E. S. Jaishankar, French Minister of Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot, and UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The statement added that the ministers reviewed progress made in several key areas of shared interest, including space exploration, artificial intelligence, and the preservation of culture and heritage. It clarified that the meeting also addressed regional developments in West Asia, with the ministers emphasizing the importance of continuing to expand and deepen trilateral cooperation and building on the strong ties linking the three countries. In line with their commitment to implementing joint, constructive, and tangible initiatives, the three countries agreed to hold periodic meetings to monitor progress and advance cooperation across various sectors of shared interest. (End) A.T.K. / M.N.F.