The BRICS TimesUAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan sat down with India’s top security official Ajit Doval in Abu Dhabi with Middle East stability, global energy security, and a personal message from Prime Minister Narendra Modi all on the table.
UAE and India come face-to-face over Middle East security concerns
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held high-level talks with India’s National Security Advisor Ajit Doval in Abu Dhabi. The meeting seen as a significant diplomatic exchange between the two nations centred on fast-moving developments across the Middle East. Both sides discussed how those developments carry deep implications for regional and international stability. Energy security at a global level also featured prominently in the conversation.
Modi’s personal message delivered to UAE leadership
Doval did not arrive empty-handed. He carried a direct message from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi one that conveyed warm wishes for the UAE’s leadership. Modi also expressed hopes for the country’s continued growth and prosperity going forward. The gesture underlined the strong personal ties between the two nations’ top leaders.
Gulf tour takes Doval from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi
Before landing in Abu Dhabi, Doval had made a stop in Saudi Arabia. There, he engaged with senior Saudi officials as part of a wider diplomatic swing across the Gulf. The broader tour signals India’s growing engagement with Gulf nations especially at a time when the Middle East faces mounting pressure on multiple fronts.
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