UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed’s India Visit on January 19

At the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, will undertake an official visit to India on January 19. The visit underscores the sustained momentum in bilateral engagement and reflects the deepening Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries.

High-Level Diplomatic Engagements

This will be Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s third official visit to India since assuming office as UAE President and his fifth visit over the past decade. The visit follows a series of high-level exchanges, including the September 2024 visit of the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and the April 2025 visit of the Crown Prince of Dubai, reinforcing continuity in political dialogue.

Expanding Strategic and Economic Ties

India and the UAE share warm and multi-faceted relations anchored in strong political trust, cultural linkages, and expanding economic cooperation. Both countries are among each other’s top trading and investment partners. Key enablers include the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, the Local Currency Settlement system, and the Bilateral Investment Treaty, which have facilitated trade diversification and investment flows.

Energy Cooperation and Global Coordination

Energy remains a central pillar of the partnership, with long-term supply arrangements supporting India’s energy security. The two leaders are also expected to exchange views on regional and global developments, reflecting a high degree of convergence on strategic and economic issues. Cooperation at multilateral forums further enhances this alignment.

Imporatnt Facts for Exams

• India–UAE diplomatic relations were established in 1972.
• The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement underpins bilateral trade growth.
• India and the UAE cooperate at the United Nations and plurilateral platforms.
• The UAE was a Guest Country at the G20 Summit under India’s Presidency.

Role in Plurilateral Platforms

India and the UAE work closely across several plurilateral groupings, including BRICS, I2U2 and the UAE–France–India trilateral framework. The upcoming visit is expected to help chart new areas of cooperation, consolidating the partnership across trade, investment, energy, and strategic coordination.