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Modi Begins 5-Nation Tour as UAE Talks Set the Tone for Defence Energy and Investment
Politics
Published on 15 May 2026
UAE visit reportedly includes security and regional defence focus
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has kicked off a high-stakes five-nation tour spanning the UAE, Netherlands, Sweden, Norway and Italy until May 20. Starting in Abu Dhabi, Modi is holding delegation-level talks with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, with attention on trade, energy cooperation, investment and regional security. Industry groups see the agenda as a boost for sectors like engineering, pharma, textiles, logistics and digital trade, while European and Gulf partnerships are expected to deepen amid shifting global geopolitics and markets.
- Tour runs May 15 to May 20 across five countries
- First stop is Abu Dhabi for talks with the UAE president
- Agreements focus on trade, energy, investment and regional security
- Business engagement targets engineering, pharma, textiles and logistics
- Clean energy and digital trade are key themes throughout
- Global investors and observers are tracking announcements closely
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