Thomas Isaac, Minister of Finance of the Indian state of Kerala, has received Jamal Hussain Al Za'abi, UAE Consul-General in Kerala, and wished success for his mission of promoting relations between India and the UAE.

The Indian official stressed the need for stronger relations between the two countries in all spheres to serve their common interests.

Relations between India, and the state of Kerala in particular, with UAE are long-standing, Issac said, and noted that the state's government is ready to provide all needed facilities and support for the UAE Consulate-General.