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India and UAE sign defense energy and infrastructure deals as Modi seeks deeper regional strategic footing
International
Published on 15 May 2026
UAE will help expand India’s strategic oil stash to 30 million barrels
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the UAE and signed a package of agreements aimed at strengthening defense, energy, and infrastructure cooperation. Modi met President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, reaffirming India’s condemnation of recent attacks and backing safe transit through the Strait of Hormuz. Deals include raising UAE participation in India’s strategic petroleum reserves to 30 million barrels, setting up strategic gas reserves, securing long-term LPG supplies, and launching a framework for deeper strategic defense ties.
- Modi and UAE President signed multiple agreements in Abu Dhabi
- India reiterated solidarity after attacks on the UAE
- UAE participation in India strategic petroleum reserves raised to 30 million barrels
- Strategic gas reserves and long term LPG supplies framework agreed
- Strategic Defence Partnership covers training, maritime security, cyber defense and tech cooperation
- UAE entities announced $5 billion investment into India
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