A high-stakes, hour-and-a-half summit in New Delhi between PM Narendra Modi and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has supercharged bilateral ties. The Foreign Ministry buzzes with optimism, pointing to multiple Memorandums of Understanding exchanged amid delegation talks.
Modi’s tarmac welcome set a tone of intimacy, followed by intimate and plenary discussions. The UAE entourage, packed with royals and top brass from Abu Dhabi and Dubai, amplified the occasion’s import.
Since CEPA’s ink dried in 2022, trade has rocketed beyond $100 billion. Now, a bold $200 billion target by 2032 is locked in, with MSME export facilitation to West Asia, Africa, and Eurasia as a key enabler.
Defense elevates via a forthcoming strategic pact. Space ambitions unite IN-SPACe and UAE counterparts for infrastructure like launch pads, satellite plants, joint missions, and academies.
Dholera’s transformation beckons with UAE backing: international airport, pilot schools, MRO facilities, greenfield port, smart townships, rail links, and energy grids. Nuclear horizons expand to advanced reactors, modular designs, operations, and safety. AI, supercomputers, and data infrastructure cement tech synergy.
These accords signal a new era of collaboration, blending economic muscle with cutting-edge innovation to mutual prosperity.