Archive · 20 Jan 2026
India and UAE Strengthen Strategic Ties
India and the UAE had a very important meeting.
They decided to work closely together in many areas.
They want to increase their trade to $200 billion by 2032.
They also signed agreements to work together on defence, buy natural gas, and explore space.
They talked about using computers and the internet together and making sure food is available.
Both countries promised to fight terrorism and work on important projects like the India-Middle East-Europe Corridor.
The UAE president visited India and met with the Indian prime minister, showing how strong their friendship is.
India and the UAE set a $200 billion annual trade target by 2032.
A strategic defence partnership was established, focusing on defence industrial collaboration and advanced technologies.
An LNG deal was signed for the purchase of 5 million metric tonnes of LNG by HPCL from Abu Dhabi National Oil Company Gas over 10 years.
Cooperation in advanced nuclear technologies, space infrastructure, and AI was agreed upon, including setting up a supercomputing cluster in India.
Both countries reaffirmed their commitment to fighting terrorism and enhancing food security and exports.
- Who
- India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE)
- What
- Signed defence pact, LNG deal, and set $200 billion trade target
- When
- January 19, 2026
- Where
- New Delhi, India
- Why
- To strengthen bilateral ties, enhance trade, and foster cooperation in defence, energy, and technology
- Trade Target
- $200 billion by 2032
- LNG Deal
- 5 million metric tonnes over 10 years
- Defence Partnership
- Strategic defence and industrial collaboration
- AI Cooperation
- Supercomputing cluster and data centres
- Space Collaboration
- New launch complexes and satellite facilities
- Investment Region
- UAE participation in Gujarat's Dholera development
- Food Security
- Enhanced cooperation in food security and exports
- Digital Embassies
- Exploration of 'Digital Embassies' between UAE and India
Sources
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