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Modi in UAE promises full support for West Asia peace as UAE faces Iranian strikes after talks
India
Published on 15 May 2026
UAE jets escorted Modi’s plane in a rare display
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi, pledging India’s “all possible support” to bring peace in West Asia shortly after arriving for his five-nation tour. Modi condemned attacks on the UAE while praising the country’s restraint. Discussions are expected to center on the India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, with energy security likely taking center stage amid concerns over oil supplies and maritime trade routes, alongside wider regional geopolitical shifts.
- Modi met UAE President in Abu Dhabi during his Gulf leg
- He condemned attacks on the UAE and praised UAE restraint
- Talks will focus on energy security, investment, and supply chains
- UAE hosts a prominent US military base amid heightened tensions
- The visit follows strikes tied to the US Israel conflict on Iran
- Modi’s tour continues to Europe after the UAE talks
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