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Modi, UAE Crown Prince Seek Deeper Ties Across Key Sectors

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Sheikh Khaled, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi.

They discussed how India and the United Arab Emirates can work more closely.

Their plans include defence, artificial intelligence, space, energy and food security.

They also discussed better transport and trade connections between India, the Middle East and Europe.

A UAE company announced an $11.5 billion aluminium project in Odisha.

The leaders talked about attracting more investment between the two countries.

Modi said a strong India-UAE relationship could support peace and stability in West Asia.

The meeting happened while India was preparing to host the BRICS Summit.

Key facts

Aluminium investment: The UAE’s International Holding Company announced an $11.5 billion integrated greenfield aluminium project in Odisha.
Cooperation areas: Defence, AI, space, critical minerals, energy, food security and connectivity.
Economic corridor: The leaders discussed investment, strategic energy infrastructure and IMEC connectivity.
Additional investment platform: They discussed the potential role of L’Imad, the UAE’s newest sovereign investment fund.
Other sectors: Nuclear energy, technology and innovation were also discussed.
BRICS summit: India is hosting the summit on September 12-13 under its 2026 chairmanship.
Summit theme: Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability.

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