PM Modi, UAE President discuss bilateral ties, developments in West Asia

IANS | May 15, 2026 3:30 PM

Abu Dhabi, May 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi on Friday, with the discussions centred on enhancing bilateral relations, particularly in the sectors of energy, trade and investment, the blue economy, technology, including fintech, defence, and fostering people-to-people connections.

PM Modi’s visit results in India-UAE defence, energy pacts, $5 billion investment deal

IANS | May 15, 2026 2:17 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) India and the United Arab Emirates signed key agreements, during the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, on a framework for the bilateral strategic defence partnership, the supply of LPG and strategic petroleum reserves, and an investment to the tune of $5 billion US dollars in Indian Infrastructure and RBL Bank and Samman Capital.