Sheikh Khaled and Narendra Modi review growing UAE-India economic and strategic ties. Sheikh Khaled and Modi examined the progress made under the UAE-India Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, known as CEPA. This agreement has become a key framework for enhancing trade between both economies. Their conversations also addressed political relations, energy partnerships, cultural exchanges, and people-to-people interactions. The leaders explored areas where bilateral mechanisms could be further leveraged to support commercial growth and institutional cooperation within existing agreements between the UAE and India. Representing the UAE at the BRICS Summit, the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince attended on behalf of President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Modi welcomed the UAE delegation during India’s 2026 chairmanship of the group. Both parties agreed to maintain ongoing coordination within BRICS on shared interests. High-level engagements were noted, including Sheikh Mohamed’s visit to India in January 2026 and Modi’s trip to the UAE in May, reflecting the deepening ties between the two nations. Investment Initiatives Strengthen Economic Bonds Investment was a key focus of the discussions, especially initiatives linked to India’s industrial growth. The leaders expressed enthusiasm for International Holding Company’s announced $11.5 billion integrated greenfield aluminium project in Odisha, recognized as India’s largest such investment. They also discussed L’Imad, the UAE’s newest sovereign investment fund, and its potential role within existing bilateral investment channels that connect Emirati capital with projects and economic activities in India. Additional areas covered
Economic cooperation was a key element of their talks. Sheikh Mohamed and King Abdullah assessed joint efforts in trade, investment, and development under the UAE-Jordan Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement. This accord provides a broader framework for commercial exchanges and investment activities. They also discussed other areas of cooperation aligned with their respective national development goals. The UAE and Jordan continue to maintain close political ties and regularly hold consultations on economic issues and regional affairs. Jordan’s delegation included Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II and Prime Minister Jafar Hassan. Senior officials from the UAE, such as Vice President Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, were present. Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan also participated. Their collective presence emphasized the importance of high-level engagement on political, economic, and foreign policy matters for both nations.
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Economic cooperation was a key element of their talks. Sheikh Mohamed and King Abdullah assessed joint efforts in trade, investment, and development under the UAE-Jordan Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement. This accord provides a broader framework for commercial exchanges and investment activities. They also discussed other areas of cooperation aligned with their respective national development goals. The UAE and Jordan continue to maintain close political ties and regularly hold consultations on economic issues and regional affairs. Jordan’s delegation included Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II and Prime Minister Jafar Hassan. Senior officials from the UAE, such as Vice President Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, were present. Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan also participated. Their collective presence emphasized the importance of high-level engagement on political, economic, and foreign policy matters for both nations.
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