International RelationsSkim2024-12-13

India-UAE MoU on Polar Research

What Happened

India and the UAE signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on polar research during the 15th Joint Commission Meeting in New Delhi on December 13, 2024. The agreement between India's NCPOR and the Emirates Polar Program enables joint scientific missions and capacity building in the Arctic and Antarctic regions.

Why It Matters

This partnership strengthens India's scientific diplomacy and expands its influence in polar research through strategic collaboration with a key Middle Eastern partner.

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