PM Modi UAE Visit: Energy MoUs, Multi-Nation Diplomacy Tour

Prime Minister Narendra Modi set off from New Delhi on Friday for a landmark diplomatic outreach beginning in Abu Dhabi. The UAE visit is geared toward reinforcing the robust strategic ties that have made it India’s vital Gulf partner in trade and investment.

Talks with President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan will zero in on trade expansion, investment flows, energy reliability, and diaspora connections. Over 25 years, the UAE has emerged as India’s third biggest trade partner and seventh in investments, with 4.5 million Indians contributing to its vibrant economy.

Energy security dominates the agenda, with key MoUs expected in LPG and strategic petroleum reserves, as per official insights. The Ministry of External Affairs noted this will invigorate bilateral economic engagement.

The journey continues to the Netherlands for the first time since 2017, featuring audiences with King Willem-Alexander, Queen Maxima, and PM Rob Jetten.

Sweden’s Gothenburg leg involves PM Ulf Kristersson in a full-spectrum relations audit and trade enhancement talks. They’ll co-speak at the European Round Table for Industry with EC President Ursula von der Leyen, connecting with top business figures.

Monday brings PM Modi to Norway for the India-Nordic Summit and bilaterals, wrapping up Tuesday in Italy with President Sergio Mattarella and PM Giorgia Meloni. Amid geopolitical shifts, this tour positions India as a proactive player in global economics and security.