Energy, IMEC Connectivity Take Centre Stage in India-UAE Talks
What Happened
Narendra Modi and Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, held talks on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit 2026. The leaders discussed expanding cooperation across defence, AI, space, critical minerals, energy, food security and connectivity, while exploring new opportunities in strategic energy infrastructure and the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC).
Key Takeaways
The discussions signal a deeper India-UAE strategic partnership that is moving beyond traditional energy trade towards long-term infrastructure, investment and supply-chain collaboration. With uncertainty in West Asia and growing focus on IMEC, both countries are positioning themselves as key partners in regional connectivity, energy security and economic resilience.