NSA Ajit Doval met UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi to advance the India–UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, with discussions focusing on energy security and the evolving situation in West Asia. The meeting, part of Doval’s official visit to the United Arab Emirates, centred on strengthening bilateral cooperation and reviewing geopolitical developments affecting the region.
Doval conveyed greetings from Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the UAE leadership. The Indian Embassy in the UAE said the talks covered measures to deepen strategic ties, the regional situation, and other issues of mutual interest. According to the UAE’s state-run WAM news agency, both sides exchanged greetings and reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening bilateral relations, with each side extending good wishes for the other’s progress.
The discussions also addressed recent developments in West Asia and their implications for regional and global security, with energy stability a key theme. Senior Emirati officials present included Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, and Ali bin Hammad Al Shamsi, Secretary‑General of the Supreme Council for National Security.
The engagement was the second high-level interaction between the two countries within a month; earlier, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met the UAE President during a two-nation visit, underscoring steady momentum in India–UAE ties despite a complex regional environment.
(Edited by : Priyanka Deshpande)