India and UAE Chart New Course to Expand Trade and Strategic Ties
India and the United Arab Emirates on Monday agreed to take their partnership to a higher level, with both sides committing to a long-term plan to expand economic engagement and double bilateral trade to USD 200 billion by 2032. The understanding was reached during talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who arrived in New Delhi earlier in the day on an official visit at the Prime Minister’s invitation.
The meeting reflected the deepening relationship between the two countries, which has evolved into a broad-based strategic partnership covering economic, political, and security cooperation. The leaders reviewed ongoing initiatives and discussed ways to unlock new opportunities in trade, investment, and industrial collaboration.
A major focus of the discussions was future growth sectors. Both leaders stressed the importance of working together in areas such as clean energy, green hydrogen, digital systems, advanced technology, and innovation-driven industries. Strengthening supply chains and encouraging greater private sector participation were also seen as key to achieving the ambitious trade target.
The talks underlined the strong mutual confidence between New Delhi and Abu Dhabi, with both sides viewing each other as long-term and reliable partners. By setting a clear economic goal for the coming decade, India and the UAE signalled their intent to build a more dynamic and forward-looking partnership that supports growth, stability, and shared prosperity.
