PM Modi meets UAE Crown Prince in Delhi
What's the story
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan at Hyderabad House, New Delhi, on Saturday. The meeting was held on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit. Both leaders focused on strengthening their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, which is based on strong political, cultural, commercial, and energy ties.
Partnership significance
India-UAE partnership symbol of stability, prosperity, peace: PM Modi
PM Modi emphasized the importance of the India-UAE partnership, calling it "a symbol of stability, prosperity and peace" in West Asia.
The meeting also highlighted recent successful visits between India and UAE leadership, including President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan's visit to India in January 2026 and PM Modi's visit to the UAE in May 2026.
Strategic discussions
Leaders discuss L'Imad fund's role in deepening India-UAE ties
During their meeting, PM Modi and the Crown Prince discussed enhancing cooperation in strategic areas such as defense, space, and nuclear energy.
They also acknowledged the role of L'Imad, the UAE's newest sovereign investment fund, in deepening India-UAE ties.
The leaders welcomed an $11.5 billion integrated greenfield aluminum project by the UAE's International Holding Company in Odisha, which is India's largest integrated aluminum investment.
Economic expansion
UAE joined BRICS in January 2024
The UAE became a full member of BRICS in January 2024, along with Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and Saudi Arabia. Its membership supports the country's economic and trade partnerships.
The move is in line with the UAE's strategy of economic openness and diversification of partnerships. It seeks to create opportunities for developing trade corridors and strengthening cooperation with emerging economies.
Summit focus
India is hosting the 18th BRICS Summit on September 12-13
India is hosting the 18th BRICS Summit from September 12-13, with a focus on resilience, innovation, and sustainability.
The expanded grouping aims to address global challenges such as economic fragmentation and climate change.
It provides a platform for cooperation on development, climate action, and financial resilience while contributing to discussions on reforms in global institutions.