Summary:
New Delhi, Nov 29 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi may visit the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in January that could be his first trip abroad in 2022, people familiar with the development said on Monday.
Both sides are having talks to firm up the visit which is likely to be focussed largely around the ongoing Dubai Expo.
The India pavilion at the Expo has drawn a huge crowd.
The people cited above said the dates for the proposed visit are yet to be finalised.
India"s ties with the UAE have witnessed a major upswing in the last few years.
Both sides are moving forward to firm up a comprehensive economic partnership agreement by the first half of next year that is expected to significantly boost trade and investment ties.