Prime Minister Narendra Modi set a tone of familial affection by personally greeting UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan upon his arrival in New Delhi on January 19. ‘I’ve come to receive my brother,’ Modi remarked, encapsulating the profound rapport between the two nations’ helmsmen.
This ultra-brief 90-minute foray—third as President, fifth overall in 10 years—arrives via Modi’s invitation. Global headlines scream chaos: America’s standoffs with China and Russia, Iran’s crises, UAE-Saudi frictions. Into this storm steps this high-level huddle.
On X, Modi wrote, ‘At the airport to welcome my brother, President of UAE, HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The visit underscores his commitment to India-UAE friendship. Anticipating our productive exchange.’ MEA details: post-talks exit at 6:05 PM.
Talks will probe trade’s stellar rise (19.6% to $100+ billion FY24-25), investments, defense ties, energy, and geopolitics. UAE’s status as a premier Indian partner owes to sustained efforts. Modi’s 2019 Order of Zayed honor symbolizes mutual respect.
As relations evolve, this visit spotlights untapped potentials. In an interconnected world rife with challenges, India-UAE alignment offers stability and opportunity. Outcomes here could ripple through markets, alliances, and energy corridors, affirming the duo’s pivotal roles.