External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will visit the United Arab Emirates on April 11 and 12, against the backdrop of the ongoing hostilities between the U.S., Israel, and Iran that has threatened India’s energy security.
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“We continue to reach out to countries in the Gulf region. At the direction of the Prime Minister, our Ministers are visiting Gulf countries to strengthen our energy security,” Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said on Friday (April 10, 2026).
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“External Affairs Minister is presently visiting Mauritius from where he will be travelling to the UAE on 11th and 12th April. He will hold discussions with the leaders of the UAE to foster stronger India-UAE ties,” Mr. Jaiswal said, explaining that India is helping its neighbours in South Asia while ensuring its own energy security.
