India, UAE discuss new possibilities in energy infra
Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged in discussions with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan during the BRICS Summit 2026, focusing on potential advancements in strategic energy infrastructure and IMEC connectivity. They expressed a desire to elevate their Strategic Partnership beyond defence, AI, space, critical minerals, energy, food security, and connectivity.
PM Modi highlighted the immense potential in these areas for India-UAE ties, emphasizing the importance of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership built on political, cultural, commercial, energy, and people-to-people relations. Both leaders underscored the significance of a robust India-UAE relationship in an uncertain West Asia, viewing it as a symbol of stability, prosperity, and peace.
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, had previously visited India in January 2026, followed by Modi's visit to UAE in May 2026. The two nations acknowledged the positive outcomes of BRICS during India's Chairmanship and committed to continued cooperation through the platform to advance shared interests and priorities.
They also recognized the potential of L'Imad, the UAE's newest sovereign investment fund, in further strengthening the India-UAE partnership.
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