India and UAE Strengthen Strategic Defence and Economic Partnerships with Regional Focus

During UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan's brief visit to New Delhi, India and the UAE agreed to deepen their strategic partnership, including plans for a framework agreement on defence cooperation focusing on joint production and advanced technology. Economically, both nations aim to double bilateral trade to $200 billion by 2032 and expand into African and Eurasian markets through initiatives like Bharat Mart, Virtual Trade Corridor, and Bharat-Africa Setu. These developments occur amid shifting regional alliances involving Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey, highlighting evolving security dynamics in West and South Asia.