Jaishankar welcomes UAE’s Foreign Minister Al Nahyan in Mumbai
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar welcomed UAE Deputy Prime Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan to Mumbai for bilateral talks. The visit is expected to focus on strengthening cooperation in trade, energy, and defense.
Why it matters
The meeting signifies the deepening strategic and economic partnership between India and the UAE, particularly in key sectors like energy and defense.
Jaishankar welcomes UAE’s Foreign Minister Al Nahyan in Mumbai left Finance Minister S. Jaishankar with the Deputy Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, in Mumbai on October 19, 2026. Photo: X/@DrSJaishankar https://th-i.thgim.com/public/news/national/rr1cw7/article71603084.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/HVA9MoWbUAA9fDZ.jpg PM Al Nahyan, who is also the UAE's Foreign Minister, will hold wide-ranging talks with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on October 20 Mumbai External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar expressed his delight in welcoming UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan at Mumbai airport on Tuesday (October 20, 2026) ahead of their upcoming bilateral talks. “Delighted to welcome DPM & FM UAE @ABZayed to Mumbai. Look forward to our talks,” said Mr. Jaishankar in his social media post Delighted to welcome DPM & FM UAE @ABZayed to Mumbai. Look forward to our talks. 🇮🇳 🇦🇪 https://t.co/uZxsao6hBe - Dr. S.
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