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Modi UAE visit seals defence and energy pacts including UAE support for India’s strategic petroleum reserves
Politics
Published on 15 May 2026
UAE pushes $5 billion into India’s banks and infrastructure
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Abu Dhabi ended with multiple agreements covering defence cooperation, energy security and industrial infrastructure. India and the UAE agreed on a framework for a strategic defence partnership, signed an MoU on strategic petroleum reserves, and finalized LPG supply arrangements to bolster energy security. The UAE also announced $5 billion in investments in Indian infrastructure and financial institutions including RBL Bank and Samman Capital. Modi urged dialogue to manage West Asia tensions and stressed keeping the Strait of Hormuz open.
- Strategic defence partnership framework agreed between India and UAE
- MoU signed on India’s strategic petroleum reserves
- LPG supply agreement inked for stronger energy security
- UAE announced $5 billion investments in Indian infrastructure
- MoU for Vadinar Gujarat ship repair cluster to boost maritime ties
- Modi emphasized dialogue and diplomacy amid West Asia conflict
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