Dubai, May 15, 2026. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived for a visit to the UAE. Upon arriving in Abu Dhabi, Prime Minister Modi was welcomed with a guard of honor. According to reports, UAE Air Force F-16 fighter jets escorted the Prime Minister’s aircraft.
A bilateral meeting was held between Prime Minister Modi and President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. A significant agreement was reached between the two countries regarding LPG supply. Additionally, Memorandums of Understanding were signed related to strategic petroleum reserves, defense cooperation, and a ship repair cluster in Vadinar.
The UAE also announced a $5 billion investment in Indian infrastructure, RBL Bank, and Samman Capital. According to the Ministry of External Affairs, both leaders discussed energy security, trade, investment, and the situation in West Asia.
Under the agreement, emphasis was placed on ensuring a stable and reliable long-term LPG supply for India. Amidst growing energy demand and volatility in the global market, this partnership is considered very important for India.
Energy experts say that India is among the world’s largest energy-consuming countries and imports large quantities of oil and gas to meet domestic needs. In this context, an agreement with a reliable partner like the UAE will help strengthen the supply chain.
It is reported that this deal will also help maintain the stability of the domestic cooking gas supply system. Furthermore, it is expected to boost energy trade, investment, and infrastructure cooperation between the two countries.
In recent years, economic and strategic relations between India and the UAE have consistently strengthened. Both countries have made several major agreements in areas such as trade, energy, defense, and investment.
Experts believe that amidst growing uncertainty in the global energy market, such long-term agreements could help protect India from future supply crises and price fluctuations.
