PM holds series of bilateral meetings, hails India-UAE ties as ‘symbol of stability’
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with UAE's Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed during the BRICS summit to discuss strengthening bilateral ties and economic cooperation. The leaders highlighted the importance of their partnership for regional stability and reviewed major investment projects in India.
Why it matters
Strengthening India-UAE relations is a strategic priority for regional stability and economic growth, particularly amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions in West Asia.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday (September 12, 2026), after a meeting with Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) , that strong ties between India and the UAE are a sign of stability during “a time of uncertainty” in the West Asian region.
Follow for the updates of the BRICS summit on September 12, 2026.
Mr. Modi also held bilateral meetings with the Prime Ministers of Ethiopia , Vietnam and Malaysia on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi.
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