Jaishankar and UAE Deputy PM Abdullah bin Zayed bolster India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in Abu Dhabi
Jaishankar met UAE Deputy PM Abdullah bin Zayed in Abu Dhabi to reaffirm the India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and discuss regional dynamics and strategic cooperation.
In Abu Dhabi on Friday, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held a substantive meeting with UAE Deputy Prime Minister Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan to discuss evolving regional dynamics and bilateral priorities. The minister, on the final leg of a four-day diplomatic tour that included Mauritius and the UAE, highlighted the depth of strategic ties between the two countries. The meeting, officials said, underscored the mutual interest in sustaining a stable regional environment and strengthening the India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
Jaishankar meets UAE deputy prime minister in Abu Dhabi
The talks took place at a ministerial level in the UAE capital and focused on a range of diplomatic and security concerns facing the broader region. Both sides reviewed recent developments and exchanged assessments aimed at preserving maritime and economic stability. The meeting reflected the regular high-level engagement that has become a feature of the India-UAE relationship.
Discussions on regional dynamics and security
Officials described the conversations as candid and wide-ranging, covering geopolitical trends, security challenges and potential cooperative responses. The ministers examined ways to enhance information-sharing and coordination on issues affecting the Gulf and Indian Ocean littoral. Emphasis was placed on preventing escalation and maintaining open lines of communication between New Delhi and Abu Dhabi.
Reaffirming the India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
A key outcome was a renewed commitment to the India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, which both sides characterised as vital for regional prosperity. Jaishankar reiterated New Delhi’s view that the partnership provides a platform for deepening collaboration on trade, investment, energy and emerging technologies. UAE officials, in turn, reiterated their intent to expand strategic ties and support joint initiatives that advance mutual interests.
UAE leadership and support for the Indian community
The minister conveyed appreciation for the UAE’s continued support of the Indian expatriate community across the Gulf, noting the community’s economic and cultural contributions. The UAE’s role in facilitating welfare and employment opportunities for Indian nationals was acknowledged as an important pillar of the bilateral relationship. Both parties agreed that protecting the rights and well‑being of migrant workers remains a priority in ongoing dialogue.
Four-day diplomatic tour: Mauritius to the UAE
Jaishankar’s visit formed the concluding leg of a four-day regional tour that included a stop in Mauritius, where he engaged with local leaders on economic and strategic issues. The itinerary was designed to cover key partners in the Indian Ocean region, reflecting New Delhi’s broader diplomatic outreach. The minister used the engagements to map out areas for enhanced cooperation and to gather regional perspectives ahead of multilateral discussions.
Economic and strategic cooperation ahead
Beyond security, the discussions envisaged practical steps to deepen economic linkages, including expanding trade ties, facilitating investment flows and advancing energy partnerships. Technology collaboration, infrastructure financing and cooperation on climate resilience were identified as priority areas for future work. Both capitals signalled an interest in institutionalising mechanisms to accelerate project delivery and track progress on shared objectives.
The meeting concluded with a mutual expression of confidence that the India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership will continue to evolve to meet new challenges and opportunities. As both sides return to capital-level workstreams, attention will shift to translating ministerial commitments into concrete plans that benefit citizens and businesses across the region.
