PM holds series of bilateral meetings, hails India-UAE ties as ‘symbol of stability’
Apart from talks with the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Narendra Modi also held meetings with the Prime Ministers of Ethiopia, Vietnam and Malaysia on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi
On September 12, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a series of bilateral meetings with leaders from Ethiopia, Vietnam, Malaysia, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) during the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi. Modi emphasized that the strong ties between India and the UAE are a symbol of stability in the uncertain West Asian region, especially with Iran and the UAE on opposing sides of the ongoing conflict.
During the meetings, Modi and the UAE Crown Prince, Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, discussed investment opportunities and cooperation in areas such as defense, space, nuclear energy, technology, and innovation. The UAE's L’Imad sovereign investment fund was acknowledged for its potential role in deepening the India-UAE partnership. The two countries also agreed to further explore a $11.5 billion investment in an integrated greenfield aluminium project in Odisha, which aims to position Odisha as a global aluminium manufacturing hub.
Modi also had discussions with the Prime Ministers of Ethiopia, Vietnam, and Malaysia, focusing on various aspects of bilateral cooperation, including economic, defense, security, and people-to-people ties. The Prime Minister expressed appreciation for Ethiopia's participation in the BRICS Summit and for Vietnam's crucial role in India's Act East Policy.
The two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to advancing the India-Malaysia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and discussed key regional and global issues of mutual interest.
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