Latest Strategic Defence Partnership News & Updates

New Delhi, May 17: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) comes at a defining moment for West Asia. Amid rising tensions involving the United States and Iran, persistent concerns over the security of the Strait of Hormuz, and shifting geopolitical alignments across the Gulf, India’s decision to deepen its engagement with the UAE is both timely and strategically consequential.What began centuries ago as maritime trade across the Arabian Sea has today evolved in…

Abu Dhabi, May 15 (IANS) In a special gesture, UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan saw off Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the airport as he emplaned for Netherlands after concluding his flying visit to Abu Dhabi on Friday. The two leaders shared a warm hug before PM Modi boarded the plane.PM Modi expressed confidence that the outcomes of his “short but highly productive visit” to the country will further strengthen the friendship between the two nations and contribute to overall gr…

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) India-UAE ties are deepening across defence, trade, investment and emerging technologies, which reflects a broad-based strategic partnership that continues to expand beyond traditional areas of cooperation, a report has said.The report by The Secretariat noted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s proposed stopover in the United Arab Emirates en route to Europe in May underscores the growing importance of the bilateral relationship, particularly at a time of heightened ge…