On PM Modi’s invitation, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince to visit India on Sept 9-10

The UAE and India are significant trading partners, with bilateral trade reaching approximately $85 billion in 2022-23.

Prime Minister Modi last visited Abu Dhabi on February 14, where he inaugurated the city’s first Hindu stone temple. During his trip, Modi addressed the Indian community at the ‘Ahlan Modi’ (Hello Modi in Arabic) event at Zayed Sports City Stadium, and was awarded the UAE’s highest civilian honour, the Order of Zayed.

Earlier in January this year, UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with PM Modi in Gandhinagar during the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit. The two leaders later held a roadshow in Ahmedabad ahead of the summit, showcasing the strong and growing ties between the UAE and India.

The relationship between the two nations has been on an upward trajectory, particularly following PM Modi’s landmark visit to the UAE in August 2015, which elevated their bilateral relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. This partnership has since deepened, with the signing of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) in February 2022. CEPA has significantly boosted economic engagement, eliminating and reducing tariffs, fostering a more open trade environment, and enhancing market access for service providers across various sectors.

The UAE ranks among the top four investors in India, with foreign direct investments reaching a substantial level in 2022-23. Bilateral trade between the two nations stood at around $85 billion in 2022-23, underscoring the growing economic ties.