PM Modi meets Abu Dhabi Crown Prince, calls ‘strong India-UAE’ key to stability

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Saturday, emphasizing that a strong India-UAE partnership is crucial for stability amidst uncertainty in West Asia. The two leaders discussed ways to advance the strategic relationship, covering defense, AI, space, critical minerals, energy, food security, and connectivity.

Modi highlighted the meeting as a symbol of peace and stability in a volatile region. This came as BRICS nations reached a consensus on a joint statement, despite differences among members Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. India expressed concern for the safety of its citizens in the Gulf, urging restraint and dialogue. The UAE's Chairmanship of BRICS under India's leadership was praised, and both nations agreed to continue working together on shared interests.

Additionally, Modi met with leaders from Malaysia, Vietnam, and Ethiopia, discussing opportunities in critical minerals, energy, food security, and technology to protect trade and supply chains from global tensions.