Minister of State for External Affairs M J Akbar will visit UAE for two days beginning Monday. <br/><br/>Mr Akbar will meet his UAE counterpart and other leaders and hold discussions on bilateral, regional and international issues of mutual interest. <br/><br/>Besides, the minister will also address the annual Forum for the UAE's Ambassadors being held in Abu Dhabi. The visit is likely to boost mutually beneficial ties between the two countries.<br/><br/>While India remains the largest trading partner, UAE is among the largest investors in India in terms of foreign direct investments. It contributes significantly to India's energy security and has been the fifth largest supplier of crude oil to India in 2015-16.<br/><br/>Approximately 2.6 million strong and vibrant Indian community forms the largest expatriate group in the UAE.