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India–UAE Strategic Partnership In Focus During UAE President’s Visit

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed to visit India on January 19, strengthening ties and exploring strategic partnership opportunities.

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  • UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to visit India January 19, 2026.
  • This visit follows recent high-level exchanges between both nations.
  • Discussions will include regional, global issues reinforcing bilateral relations.

At the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, will pay an official visit to India on 19 January 2026. This marks Sheikh Mohamed’s third official visit to India since assuming office as UAE President and his fifth visit to the country over the past decade. The visit follows recent high-level exchanges, including the visit of Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi in September 2024, and Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE and Crown Prince of Dubai in April 2025.

India–UAE Strategic Ties Deepen

India and the UAE share strong political, cultural, and economic ties. Both nations are top trading and investment partners, strengthened by the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), the Local Currency Settlement (LCS) system, and a Bilateral Investment Treaty. The countries also maintain a robust energy partnership, including long-term energy supply arrangements. During the visit, the two leaders are expected to explore new avenues under the India–UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and exchange views on regional and global issues of mutual interest, reinforcing their longstanding bilateral relations.

Frequently Asked Questions

When will the UAE President visit India?

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan will visit India on January 19, 2026, at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Is this Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan's first visit to India?

No, this will be his third official visit to India since becoming UAE President and his fifth visit to the country in the last decade.

What is the nature of the relationship between India and the UAE?

India and the UAE share strong political, cultural, and economic ties, with both being top trading and investment partners.

What agreements strengthen the economic ties between India and the UAE?

The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), the Local Currency Settlement (LCS) system, and a Bilateral Investment Treaty underpin their strong economic partnership.

About the author Ritwik Dutta

Ritwik Dutta is a Senior Copy Editor at ABP Live English, who blends an engineer’s precision with a reporter’s instinct. With a background in data and analytics, he delivers evidence-driven, real-time coverage of key national and global developments, breaking down complex subjects into clear, engaging stories that make information more accessible and strengthen public understanding.

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