New Delhi, May 15
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday pledged India’s full support in efforts to restore peace in West Asia, during talks with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi on Friday. The meeting, which lasted around two and a half hours, came as part of Mr Modi’s five-nation tour that also includes visits to four European countries.
Both leaders signed a series of agreements to strengthen cooperation in energy, defence, technology, and infrastructure. The UAE also announced a $5 billion investment in India, which Modi said would deepen economic ties and create new opportunities for growth.
Speaking at the talks, Modi condemned recent attacks on the UAE amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia, describing them as “unacceptable” but praising the country’s restraint in handling the situation. He stressed that the impact of the conflict is being felt globally and reiterated India’s readiness to contribute to peace efforts.
Among the agreements signed were collaborations on strategic petroleum reserves, long-term LPG supply, defence industrial partnerships, ship repair facilities in Gujarat, skill development, and the establishment of a supercomputer cluster to advance India’s AI ambitions.
Modi was received with a guard of honour and a special military jet escort upon arrival, underscoring the importance of the visit. He later described the discussions as “highly productive” and expressed confidence that the outcomes would strengthen the India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
The visit comes at a time of heightened tensions in the Gulf, with regional powers grappling over oil production policies, the Strait of Hormuz blockade, and shifting alliances involving Israel and Iran.
