India And UAE Explore New Avenues For Strategic And Economic Cooperation In Mumbai

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan held discussions in Mumbai on Tuesday to assess bilateral relations and identify fresh opportunities for strategic and economic collaboration.

Jaishankar said the partnership between the two countries continued to fulfil its potential as a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, Ministry of External Affairs Additional Secretary (Gulf) Aseem Mahajan and other officials participated in the meeting.

In a message on X, Jaishankar called the talks productive and said the two sides examined the full range of their bilateral engagement.

A productive meeting with DPM & FM UAE @ABZayed, undertaking a comprehensive review of our wide – ranging ties.

The breadth and ambition of our cooperation is visible across the domains of trade, investments, energy, technology, logistics, defence, education and people to people ties.

The India – UAE relationship is living upto its promise as a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

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— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) October 20, 2026

He identified trade, investments, energy, technology, logistics, defence, education and people-to-people exchanges as important areas of cooperation.

The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs also reported on the discussions, saying both sides considered opportunities to strengthen their strategic and economic partnership and extend collaboration across crucial sectors.

The ministry said the engagement aimed to advance the shared ambitions of India and the UAE for growth and prosperity.

UAE Foreign Minister Arrives in Mumbai

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan reached Mumbai on Monday for an official visit to India, reflecting the continued diplomatic engagement between New Delhi and Abu Dhabi.

According to the Ministry of External Affairs, Maharashtra Skill Development Minister Mangalprabhat Lodha welcomed the UAE minister upon his arrival.

The ministry said the visit was expected to reinforce the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two nations.

Sheikh Abdullah’s trip comes after Jaishankar’s recent visit to the UAE, during which he met the country’s leadership and participated in the Raisina Middle East Dialogue.

The latest talks reflect ongoing efforts by both countries to expand cooperation in economic, strategic and people-focused areas.

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