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Mains issueGS-2PIB Daily17 June 2026

Prime Minister meets President of the United Arab Emirates on the sidelines of the G7 Summit

Source: pib.gov.inOriginal report

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Evian, France. They reviewed the strong India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, focusing on cooperation in technology, trade, investment, energy, and defence. The leaders also discussed regional and global developments, emphasizing dialogue, diplomacy, and respect for international law in West Asia, and called for unimpeded navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. PM Modi invited the UAE President to the BRICS Summit to be hosted by India later in 2026.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Evian, France. They reviewed the strong India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, focusing on cooperation in technology, trade, investment, energy, and defence. The leaders also discussed regional and global developments, emphasizing dialogue, diplomacy, and respect for international law in West Asia, and called for unimpeded navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. PM Modi invited the UAE President to the BRICS Summit to be hosted by India later in 2026.

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