United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan is scheduled to visit India on Monday for an official visit. This marks his third visit to India since taking office as UAE President and his fifth visit to the country in the last decade. The visit aims to strengthen the existing strong ties between India and the UAE.
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated that the visit of the UAE President follows recent high-level exchanges between the two countries. These exchanges include visits by Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in September 2024 and Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister of the UAE, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, in April 2025. India and the UAE share a close relationship with deep political, cultural, and economic connections.
The MEA emphasized that India and the UAE are significant trading and investment partners, supported by agreements such as the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) and the Bilateral Investment Treaty. The visit is expected to pave the way for further enhancing the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two nations. It will also provide a platform for discussions on regional and global issues of mutual interest.
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar recently co-chaired the 16th Joint Commission and 5th Strategic Dialogue with Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, in Abu Dhabi. The leaders reviewed various aspects of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and outlined future priorities for collaboration. EAM Jaishankar highlighted the growth in bilateral trade, investments, and digital connectivity, emphasizing the potential for further cooperation in areas like energy, logistics, and defense.
