What happened?
On September 10, 2025, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met UAE Minister of State for International Cooperation and Special Envoy for India, Reem Al Hashimy, in New Delhi to review the rapidly expanding India–UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Their talks spanned trade, investment, defence, security, technology, energy, education, culture and people-to-people ties, building on a similar engagement held in June this year. That earlier round of discussions in Abu Dhabi had taken stock of bilateral cooperation and explored new opportunities for collaboration. Misri also met senior UAE leaders, including the Chairman of the Federal National Council’s Defence, Interior and Foreign Affairs Committee, Ali Alnuaimi, where both sides reaffirmed their commitment to combating terrorism and strengthening parliamentary cooperation.
Why it matters to India
These regular high-level consultations underscore the depth and momentum of the India–UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. By coordinating on trade, security, counterterrorism, technology and cultural exchanges, New Delhi is consolidating ties with one of its most important partners in the Gulf. This sustained engagement not only boosts economic and energy security for India but also reinforces its diplomatic and strategic footprint in West Asia, aligning with its broader goal of building resilient partnerships across the region.