PM Modi UAE Visit: Key Takeaways From Talks With Sheikh Mohamed

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday held extensive discussions with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi, focusing on strengthening India-UAE strategic cooperation across several key sectors.

The leaders reviewed bilateral engagement in energy, trade, investment, defence, infrastructure, blue economy, advanced technology, and fintech. They also emphasised expanding people-to-people relations between the two nations.

Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated on X that the meeting remained ‘wide-ranging and productive’, with both leaders reaffirming their commitment to further deepening the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between India and the United Arab Emirates.

The two leaders additionally exchanged views on recent developments in West Asia and several pressing international issues.

Prime Minister Modi strongly condemned the recent attacks targeting the UAE and criticised attempts to undermine the nation’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.

PM Modi praised the UAE leadership for maintaining national unity, security, and stability during challenging regional circumstances. He also expressed gratitude to the UAE government and royal family for ensuring the safety and welfare of the Indian community amid tensions in West Asia.

During the meeting, both sides witnessed the exchange of agreements covering energy, defence, shipping infrastructure, and advanced technology sectors, further accelerating bilateral cooperation.

In a significant economic announcement, the UAE committed investments worth USD 5 billion in India.

Officials stated that the investment would strengthen infrastructure development, markets and India’s long-term energy security.

Earlier, PM Modi arrived in Abu Dhabi during the first phase of his five-nation diplomatic tour.

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed personally received the Prime Minister at the airport.

UAE F-16 fighter jets also escorted PM Modi’s aircraft upon entering the country’s airspace.

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