NSA Ajit Doval Meets UAE President in Abu Dhabi, Discusses Strategic Partnership and Regional Situation
India and UAE Strengthen Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
In a significant development, Ajit Doval, National Security Adviser to the Indian government, held talks with UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi on Saturday. The meeting marked the second high-level interaction between the two countries within a month, underscoring the strength of their bilateral relationship.
The discussion centered on advancing the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between India and the UAE, with a particular emphasis on energy security and evolving geopolitical conditions. Ajit Doval conveyed greetings from Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the meeting, which was attended by senior Emirati officials, including Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, and Ali bin Hammad Al Shamsi, Secretary-General of the Supreme Council for National Security.
According to the Indian Embassy in the UAE, the meeting covered key themes such as energy concerns and regional stability. The Embassy reported that Doval extended Modi's wishes for the UAE's continued progress and prosperity, while the UAE President reciprocated with similar sentiments for India and its people.
| Country | Energy Exports (2022) | Energy Imports (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| UAE | 3.5 million barrels per day | 200,000 barrels per day |
| India | 4.5 million barrels per day | 2.5 million barrels per day |
The meeting also covered recent developments in the Middle East and their broader implications for regional as well as global security. Beyond bilateral ties, discussions highlighted the importance of maintaining a steady and transparent engagement between the two sides, despite a complex regional environment.
This development comes after External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met the UAE President during a two-nation visit earlier this month. Jaishankar had underscored the strength of India-UAE ties and noted that engagement between the two sides remains steady and transparent. His visit followed the 9th Indian Ocean Conference in Mauritius.
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