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Modi Meets Abu Dhabi Crown Prince on India-UAE Strategic Ties

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

They talked about the changing situation in West Asia.

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

Their areas of cooperation include defence, artificial intelligence, space, energy and food security.

Modi said a strong partnership could help support peace and stability.

The leaders also discussed cooperation through BRICS.

A UAE company plans to invest $11.5 billion in a large aluminium project in Odisha.

India has also urged countries involved in the West Asia conflict to protect civilians and return to dialogue.

Key facts

Main participants: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan
Key regional topic: The overall situation in West Asia
Cooperation areas: Defence, artificial intelligence, space, critical minerals, energy, food security, connectivity, nuclear energy, technology and innovation
Investment: The United Arab Emirates’ International Holding Company announced an $11.5 billion integrated greenfield aluminium project in Odisha
BRICS: The leaders welcomed positive outcomes during India’s chairship and agreed to continue working through the forum
India’s regional position: India has urged restraint, civilian protection and a return to dialogue during the West Asia conflict
Additional meetings: Modi separately met leaders from Malaysia, Vietnam and Ethiopia on critical minerals, energy and food security

indianexpress.com · 6 hrs ago