Archive · 12 Sep 2026
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.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Saturday.
The leaders discussed West Asia’s situation and advancing cooperation in defence, artificial intelligence, space, energy and food security.
Modi called a strong India-United Arab Emirates partnership a symbol of stability, prosperity and peace amid regional uncertainty.
The United Arab Emirates’ International Holding Company announced an $11.5 billion integrated greenfield aluminium project in Odisha.
India and the United Arab Emirates agreed to continue working together through BRICS under India’s chairship.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
- What
- They discussed West Asia and ways to advance the India-United Arab Emirates strategic partnership.
- When
- Saturday, during the BRICS summit period.
- Where
- The meeting took place in the context of the BRICS summit; the article does not specify the meeting venue.
- Why
- To strengthen bilateral cooperation and discuss regional stability, shared interests and emerging strategic sectors.
- 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