PM Modi Kickstarts 5-nation Tour | India Expands Global Playbook

Added: 2026-05-16

[00:00:06]Prime Minister Narendra Modi's brief visit to the United Arab Emirates comes at a critical geopolitical moment for the region and the world with tensions escalating across West Asia and fears of disruptions in global energy supplies growing. India and the UAE moved swiftly to deepen strategic cooperation.

[00:00:27]During the visit, India and the UAE signed a landmark agreement on a strategic defense partnership. Signaling, Expanding Security Cooperation Between the Two Nations. The visit also focused heavily on energy security, a key concern for India, and volatility in global oil markets. The two sides signed an MoU on Strategic Petroleum Reserves and also signed an Agreement on Supply of Liquefied Petroleum Gas and LPG. The agreements are being seen as critical steps to secure India's long-term energy needs at a time when conflict in the region continues to threaten global supply chains in a major economic boost.

[00:01:09]Investment worth $5 billion was also announced in Indian infrastructure by RBL Bank and Samman Capital, but beyond investments and agreements, the visit carried a larger diplomatic message. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also strongly condemned attacks targeting the UAE and pressed the country's leadership for maintaining stability during difficult times.

[00:01:33]Prime Minister Modi also reaffirmed India's support for the UAE amid rising regional tensions. The impact of the war situation in the West Asia region is visible on the entire world today. India has always given priority to dialogue and diplomacy to resolve problems. To keep it free, open and safe. This is our biggest priority.

[00:02:11]PM Modi also thanked the UAE leadership for ensuring the safety and well-being of Indians living in the Emirates during the ongoing regional conflict. During these difficult times, you showed concern and care for the Indian community living in UAE, just like you would take care of your own family members.

[00:02:36]Even two the visit last just five hours.

[00:02:38]The message from Abu Dhabi was unmistakable.

[00:02:41]India and the UAE are no longer bound only by trade [music] and dissipate.

[00:02:48]At a time of growing global stability, the partnership is increasingly becoming central to India's energy security, regional diplomacy, and strategic interest in West Asia.

[00:02:59]Mohammad Ghazali for NDTV World