PM Modi Condemns UAE Attacks, Calls for Peace and Stability in Gulf
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has strongly condemned the recent attacks on the United Arab Emirates (UAE), calling the targeting of civilians and critical infrastructure “unacceptable.” The statement came during his high-profile visit to Abu Dhabi, here he held bilateral talks with UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan amid rising tensions in West Asia.
PM Modi Stands in Solidarity With UAE
During the meeting, PM Modi emphasized that India stands firmly with the UAE in the face of regional instability and violence. He reiterated that disputes and conflicts should be resolved through “dialogue and diplomacy” rather than attacks on civilian infrastructure.
According to official statements, the attacks on UAE facilities recently injured three Indian nationals, raising concerns about the safety of expatriates and energy infrastructure in the Gulf region. Targeting civilians and infrastructure is unacceptable. The Indian Prime Minister also highlighted the importance of maintaining safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, calling it essential for global energy security and regional peace.
Key Agreements Signed During UAE Visit
PM Modi’s UAE stopover was part of his broader five-nation diplomatic tour. During the visit, India and the UAE signed several major agreements covering defense cooperation, LPG supply, strategic petroleum reserves, infrastructure investment, and ship repair development.
Strategic Defence Partnership framework between India and UAE MoU on Strategic Petroleum Reserves Long-term LPG supply agreements Investment commitments worth nearly $5 billion in Indian infrastructure and financial sectors Cooperation in ship repair and logistics infrastructure The visit further strengthened the India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, which has expanded significantly in recent years across trade, energy, defense, and technology sectors.
Grand Welcome for PM Modi in Abu Dhabi
PM Modi received a ceremonial welcome upon arriving in Abu Dhabi. UAE Air Force F-16 fighter jets escorted the Prime Minister’s aircraft as it entered UAE airspace — a gesture seen as a symbol of the strong diplomatic ties between the two nations.
Visuals from the airport showed UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed personally welcoming PM Modi with a warm embrace before bilateral discussions began.
Rising Regional Tensions in West Asia
The condemnation comes against the backdrop of escalating tensions in the Gulf region linked to ongoing conflict involving Iran and several regional states. Reports suggest that recent strikes targeted facilities in Fujairah, a key energy and shipping hub in the UAE.
Global leaders and regional powers have increasingly expressed concern that continued attacks on energy infrastructure and shipping routes could destabilize global oil markets and international trade. India, which imports a significant portion of its energy requirements from Gulf nations, has repeatedly called for restraint, diplomacy, and regional stability.
India-UAE Relations Continue to Deepen
The UAE remains one of India’s most important strategic and economic partners in the Middle East. Trade ties between the two countries have expanded rapidly under the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), while cooperation in defense, clean energy, fintech, and logistics continues to grow.
PM Modi’s latest visit marks another milestone in the strengthening India-UAE relationship as both nations seek deeper collaboration amid evolving geopolitical challenges.
