Prime Minister Narendra Modi and United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held a comprehensive phone conversation on Friday, focusing on the volatile situation in West Asia and the robust strategic partnership between the two nations.
Focus on Regional Peace and Stability
During the call, the two leaders reiterated their unwavering commitment to continued cooperation and coordination in efforts to promote regional peace, security, and stability. The Prime Minister's Office noted that both leaders exchanged critical perspectives on managing the ongoing challenges in the region through diplomatic engagement.
The evolving geopolitical landscape makes the India-UAE partnership vital for regional balancing. Both nations share a common vision of fostering economic growth and stability across West Asia and South Asia.
Expanding Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
Beyond regional affairs, the leaders explored new avenues to bolster bilateral cooperation across core sectors, including energy security, defence manufacturing, advanced technology, cross-border investments, and healthcare infrastructure.
"Grateful to my brother, the President of the UAE, HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, for his call and birthday wishes. We discussed measures to further deepen our bilateral Comprehensive Strategic Partnership..." — Narendra Modi, Prime Minister
The UAE President also congratulated PM Modi on India's successful BRICS Presidency, acknowledging New Delhi's leadership in driving substantive outcomes during the summit.