India and the UAE on Friday signed several pacts, including in the fields of defence and energy, as Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi began a multi-nation tour, with his first stop in Abu Dhabi.
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan hosted Modi for talks in Abu Dhabi, according to the official Emirati news agency WAM.
The two leaders reviewed cooperation under the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement between the UAE and India, according to the official Emirates News Agency.
They also highlighted progress in bilateral ties across sectors, including economy, investment, energy, space, food security, technology, and artificial intelligence.
They also exchanged views on regional developments, particularly the situation in the Middle East and its implications for regional and international peace and security, maritime navigation, energy supplies, and the global economy.
