President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, visited India on January 19, 2026, at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The visit marked his third official trip as UAE President and reinforced the growing depth of the India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
🌍 Context of the Visit
- Date: January 19, 2026
- Occasion: Official state visit at the invitation of PM Narendra Modi.
- Significance: Fifth visit to India in the last decade, reflecting strong bilateral ties.
- Backdrop: The visit came amid global geopolitical uncertainty, including tensions in West Asia and shifting global alliances.
🤝 Key Outcomes
- Agreements Signed:
- Nuclear Energy Cooperation: Strengthening collaboration in peaceful nuclear technologies.
- Artificial Intelligence (AI): Joint initiatives to advance AI research and applications.
- Counter-Terrorism: Enhanced cooperation to combat extremism and terrorism.
- Satellite Manufacturing: Partnership to develop advanced space and defence capabilities.
- Comprehensive Strategic Partnership: Both leaders reaffirmed the steady growth of this framework over the past decade.
