Jaishankar and UAE Envoy Discuss Deepening Strategic Ties

S. Jaishankar meets UAE Ambassador Abdulla Saif Al Nuaimi in New Delhi to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation and advancing the India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has met United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ambassador to India Abdulla Saif Al Nuaimi in New Delhi to discuss opportunities for deepening bilateral cooperation and strengthening the strategic partnership between the two countries. The meeting reflects continued diplomatic engagement between New Delhi and Abu Dhabi as both sides seek to expand collaboration across economic, technological and strategic sectors.

The meeting took place on November 10, 2026, with Additional Secretary (Gulf) in India's Ministry of External Affairs, Aseem Mahajan, and other officials also in attendance. Following the discussion, Jaishankar shared a message on social media stating that both sides had discussed ways to deepen bilateral cooperation and advance their strategic partnership.

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The engagement comes amid a series of high-level interactions between the two countries aimed at expanding their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Cooperation between India and the UAE spans trade, investment, energy, defence, infrastructure, technology, logistics, education and cultural exchanges. Both countries have continued to strengthen institutional engagement to facilitate investment flows, encourage business partnerships and explore opportunities in emerging industries.

Earlier in November, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri visited the UAE from November 1 to 2 to review progress in bilateral relations. During the visit, he met Jassem Mohamed Bu Ataba Al Zaabi, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Finance and Managing Director and Group CEO of L'IMAD Holding Company. Their discussions focused on expanding economic engagement, increasing investment flows and developing long-term commercial partnerships.

Misri also met Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of Abu Dhabi's Department of Culture and Tourism, to explore cooperation in cultural and creative exchanges, tourism and the proposed House of India initiative. In another meeting, he held discussions with UAE Minister of State for International Cooperation and Special Envoy for India Reem Al Hashimy, reviewing bilateral relations and exchanging views on developments in West Asia and other international issues.

The latest meeting follows discussions held in Mumbai on October 20 between Jaishankar and UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The ministers reviewed cooperation under the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, covering trade, investment, education, culture and other priority sectors. They also exchanged views on regional and international developments.

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The continued diplomatic engagement highlights both countries' efforts to broaden economic and strategic cooperation. Regular consultations, stronger investment partnerships and expanded collaboration across emerging sectors are expected to remain central to the India-UAE relationship.