In Photos: Jaishankar co-chairs India-UAE Joint Commission, reviews strategic partnership

External Affairs Minister (EAM )S. Jaishankar co-chaired the 16th Joint Commission and 5th Strategic Dialogue with Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs in Abu Dhabi. (Pics/PTI)

Updated On: 2025-12-16 09:41 AM IST

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The two leaders reviewed all aspects of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between India and the UAE, as well as identified key priorities for the future.

Taking to social media platform X, on Tuesday, EAM Jaishankar said, “In today’s world, deeper India–UAE cooperation advances shared interests and contributes to regional and global stability.”

During the meeting, the EAM highlighted the significant growth in bilateral trade, investments, fintech and digital connectivity following the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) and Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT). He also underlined the vast potential in connectivity and logistics, both bilaterally and through initiatives such as the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC).

EAM Jaishankar underscored the expansion of energy collaboration, with a particular focus on civil nuclear cooperation, strengthening educational ties and cultural exchanges, and consolidating defence and security cooperation.

He further emphasised the importance of nurturing cultural linkages and people-to-people exchanges, exploring new frontiers of cooperation in critical minerals, space, and polar research, as well as closer coordination in multilateral fora and trilateral mechanisms.

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