India and the United Arab Emirates have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations following talks between External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
The delegation-level discussions took place during the UAE minister’s official visit to India on October 19–20, 2026.
According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), both ministers expressed satisfaction with the steady progress of the India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
Their discussions covered several important areas, including:
- Trade and investment: Expanding economic cooperation and commercial ties.
- Energy: Continuing engagement in a strategically important sector.
- Defence: Sustaining bilateral cooperation.
- Technology: Exploring opportunities for greater collaboration.
- People-to-people ties: Strengthening connections between the two countries.
The discussions reflected the broad scope of the partnership and both sides’ interest in maintaining its momentum.
Jaishankar and Sheikh Abdullah also exchanged views on regional and global developments of mutual interest.
The ministers agreed to maintain close and regular consultations, reaffirming the importance of continued diplomatic engagement between New Delhi and Abu Dhabi.
They also noted Jaishankar’s recent visit to Abu Dhabi and Ras Al Khaimah, which the MEA described as productive.
The official visit provided an opportunity to review existing cooperation and discuss ways to broaden the strategic partnership.
Both sides reiterated their commitment to deepening bilateral engagement across multiple sectors and sustaining regular communication on shared priorities.
India and the UAE maintain a wide-ranging relationship spanning commerce, energy, defence, technology and cultural connections. Continued consultations can help both countries coordinate on shared interests and identify opportunities for further cooperation.
