IN PHOTOS: PM Modi holds key talks with UAE President in Abu Dhabi

PM Modi is holding talks with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, on key areas of cooperation including trade, investment, energy security, and people-to-people ties. (PICS/ PTI/ X)

Updated On: 2026-05-15 02:41 PM IST

Compiled by : Anushree Gaikwad

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was accorded a ceremonial guard of honour upon his arrival in Abu Dhabi on Friday as he began the first leg of his five-nation tour. PICS/ PTI, X

Earlier, UAE F16 jets escorted PM Modi's plane as it entered UAE's airspace

Energy security will be one of the key focus areas during PM Modi’s visit, and two important Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) in the areas of LPG and strategic petroleum reserves are likely to be concluded during it, according to official sources

According to MEA, the UAE is India’s third-largest trade partner and its seventh-largest source of investment cumulatively over the past 25 years

With the UAE hosting a strong Indian community of over 4.5 million, the visit will also be an opportunity to discuss their welfare

Earlier in January, UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan paid an official visit to India. The Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan also visited India in February this year to participate in the AI Impact Summit.

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