Indian PM Modi visits UAE: Key MoUs exchanged, support for Indians highlighted amid conflict

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in the United Arab Emirates, marking the first stop of his multi-nation diplomatic tour.

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan welcomed the Indian Prime Minister upon his arrival.

An official reception ceremony was held for Prime Minister Modi, featuring performances of the national anthems of both countries and a guard of honour.

As the aircraft carrying Prime Minister Modi entered UAE airspace, it was met by a formation of military aircraft. The squadron leader requested permission to escort the aircraft to the airport in a gesture of welcome.

The visit is part of a six-day overseas tour covering the UAE and several European countries. The visit highlights continued momentum in India–UAE relations, with both sides aiming to deepen strategic and economic partnerships.

Modi posted on social media platform X, expressing gratitude to Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan for the special gesture of receiving him at Abu Dhabi airport.

He said he looked forward to discussions aimed at further strengthening India–UAE relations across key sectors, including energy, investment and supply chain cooperation.

The post highlighted continued momentum in bilateral engagement and upcoming high-level talks during his visit to the UAE.

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Modi discussed ways to further strengthen the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement between the two countries during the official visit.

Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to deepening cooperation across key sectors, including economy, investment, energy, space, food security, technology and artificial intelligence.

They also reviewed progress in bilateral collaboration and exchanged views on regional and international developments, particularly in the Middle East, and their implications for global peace, security, maritime stability and energy supplies.

Modi has underlined the strength of India–UAE relations in a social media post, describing the partnership as “very strong” and future-focused.

“The friendship between India and UAE is very strong! Our nations will keep working together with the aim of building a better future for our planet,” he said.

The message reflects the continued emphasis on deepening strategic cooperation between India and the UAE, with both sides focusing on long-term collaboration across key global challenges and development goals.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the UAE felt like a “second home” during his visit, calling the sentiment deeply meaningful. “Just like you said, I have come to my second home. This sentiment is a huge capital of my life,” he noted.

Prime Minister Modi and Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held delegation-level talks in Abu Dhabi, focusing on bilateral cooperation.

During the discussions, PM Modi strongly condemned any targeting of the UAE in the ongoing regional conflict, reiterating India’s support for peace and stability in the region.

Modi expressed gratitude to the UAE leadership for ensuring the safety and well-being of Indian nationals during the West Asia conflict, praising the care extended to the community.

Modi has concluded a short but “highly productive” visit to the United Arab Emirates, highlighting strong outcomes from his engagements.

He said he held extensive discussions with Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on ways to further deepen the India–UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

Modi expressed confidence that the outcomes of the visit will strengthen bilateral friendship and contribute to shared growth and prosperity between the two nations.

The UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday witnessed the exchange of multiple agreements and memoranda of understanding aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation under the strategic partnership framework.

Key agreements included strategic collaborations between Indian Strategic Petroleum Reserves Limited (ISPRL) and Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, as well as between Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) and ADNOC for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) supplies.

A framework agreement on strategic defence partnership was also exchanged between the defence ministries of both countries, marking deeper security cooperation.

A major technology agreement was announced involving G42 Group, Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence and India’s Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) to establish an 8-exaflop supercomputing cluster in India.

In the maritime sector, Cochin Shipyard Limited and Drydocks World agreed to set up a ship repair cluster at Vadinar, along with a separate pact on skill development in ship repair.

The two sides also announced significant investment commitments, including Emirates NBD’s AED 11.02 billion stake acquisition in RBL Bank.

Further investments include Abu Dhabi Investment Authority’s (ADIA) participation in India’s National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF), and International Holding Company’s investment in Sammaan Capital, underscoring deepening financial and economic ties between the two nations.