UAE and India deepen trade, investment and strategic cooperation through high-level talks. Both leaders examined their cooperation under the UAE-India Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, known as CEPA. Discussions also covered the deep-rooted political, commercial, cultural, energy, and people-to-people connections between the two nations. They explored prospects to enhance collaboration in areas that have become central to their bilateral relationship. The meeting also addressed mutual interests as the two governments maintained ongoing engagement across economic and strategic domains. Sheikh Khaled led the UAE delegation at the BRICS Summit representing UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Modi expressed his appreciation for the UAE’s participation during India’s 2026 BRICS chairmanship. The leaders agreed that both nations would persist in working within the group to advance shared priorities and cooperation. They also recalled Sheikh Mohamed’s visit to India in January 2026 and Modi’s visit to the UAE in May 2026. Expansion of Investment and Strategic Sectors Highlights the Agenda The discussions underscored new investment ventures between the UAE and India. Leaders welcomed the announcement by International Holding Company for an $11.5 billion integrated greenfield aluminium project in Odisha. India has described this as the country’s largest integrated aluminium investment. Additionally, they discussed L’Imad, the UAE’s newest sovereign investment fund, and its role in fostering bilateral investments and economic cooperation across sectors identified by both governments. Opportunities in defence, space, nuclear energy, technology, and innovation were also reviewed.
