Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday concluded his visit to the United Arab Emirates and departed for the Netherlands as part of his five-nation tour. UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan personally saw off the Prime Minister at the airport, underlining the close ties between the two nations.
Prime Minister Modi and President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held bilateral talks. The two countries signed an important agreement on LPG supply. In addition, MoUs were signed on strategic petroleum reserves, defence cooperation, and the ship repair cluster in Vadinar.
The UAE also announced an investment of $5 billion in Indian infrastructure, RBL Bank, and Sammaan Capital. According to the Ministry of External Affairs, the two leaders discussed energy security, trade, investment, and the situation in West Asia.
Earlier, PM Modi arrived in Abu Dhabi as part of his visit to the UAE. On arrival in Abu Dhabi, he was given an official welcome. According to reports, UAE Air Force F-16 fighter jets escorted the Prime Minister’s aircraft.
Photos from PM Modi’s UAE visit…

PM Modi was accorded a Guard of Honour upon his arrival in Abu Dhabi.

Five agreements, including on LPG, were signed between India and the UAE.
For updates related to PM Modi’s UAE visit, go through the blog below…
Updates
PM Modi calls UAE visit ‘short but highly productive’
UAE President sees off PM Modi at the airport
UAE President presented a Cerebras chip to PM Modi
03:27 PM15 May 2026
Modi’s UAE visit ends, President Nahyan to see him off
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s entire engagement in the UAE has been completed. UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan will see PM Modi off shortly.
Modi is on a six-day foreign tour. His next stop will be the Netherlands.
03:15 PM15 May 2026
UAE to increase crude oil production
The UAE recently announced its decision to leave OPEC, the world’s largest oil-exporting organisation. The UAE plans to increase its crude oil production to 5 million barrels per day by 2027. Consequently, negotiations on long-term energy agreements between Indian companies and UAE companies are expected.
Speaking to ANI, former Indian Ambassador Sanjay Sudhir said that Prime Minister Modi’s visit to the UAE is significant given the situation in West Asia. He said that it is also being seen as a strong signal of support from India.
The Ministry of External Affairs said the visit will also strengthen trade and investment ties between India and the UAE. The two countries already have a comprehensive strategic partnership, and this visit aims to further advance it.
02:51 PM15 May 2026
Friendship between India and UAE is very strong: PM Modi
02:37 PM15 May 2026
List of outcomes (7 in total) : Official visit of PM to UAE
02:17 PM15 May 2026
Modi says Strait of Hormuz must remain open and secure
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that India wants the Strait of Hormuz to remain open and secure. He added that the impact of the West Asia conflict is being felt across the world, and India has always supported resolving issues through dialogue and diplomacy.
He stressed the importance of adherence to international law in this matter. PM Modi said that India stands shoulder to shoulder with the UAE in every situation and will continue to do so in the future.
He further said that India will extend all possible support to help restore peace and stability in the region.
01:51 PM15 May 2026
PM Modi thanks UAE President for warm reception
01:44 PM15 May 2026
UAE to raise crude oil output to 50 lakh barrels per day by 2027
UAE has announced plans to increase its crude oil production to 50 lakh barrels per day by 2027. The country has also recently declared its exit from OPEC, marking a significant shift in global energy strategy.
Former Indian Ambassador Sanjay Sudhir told ANI that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the UAE is highly significant amid the evolving West Asia situation. He said the visit is being seen as a strong signal of India’s support.
The Ministry of External Affairs said the visit is expected to further strengthen trade and investment ties between India and the UAE. Both countries already share a comprehensive strategic partnership, and the discussions aim to deepen cooperation further.
01:37 PM15 May 2026
Modi calls for dialogue and stability in West Asia, reaffirms India–UAE solidarity
Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised the need for dialogue and diplomacy to address ongoing tensions in the West Asia region.
PM Modi noted that the impact of conflict in West Asia is being felt globally and reiterated India’s consistent position in favour of peaceful resolution of disputes through international law and negotiation. He also underlined the importance of keeping key maritime routes, including the Strait of Hormuz, open and secure for global trade.
Highlighting India’s strategic partnership with the United Arab Emirates, Modi said India stands “shoulder-to-shoulder” with the UAE in all situations and will continue to extend full cooperation to support regional peace and stability.
01:30 PM15 May 2026
PM Modi condemns attacks on UAE, thanks leadership for support to Indian diaspora
Prime Minister Narendra Modi strongly condemned the recent attacks on the UAE and said such actions were “not acceptable in any form”.
PM Modi said India fully supports steps taken by the UAE leadership to uphold national unity, security and regional integrity.
He also expressed gratitude for the care provided to the Indian diaspora during difficult times, noting that Indians in the UAE were treated “as members of one family” by the government and the royal family.
01:27 PM15 May 2026
Modi says UAE feels like his ‘second home’
Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked the warm welcome during his meeting with UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
He said, “As you said, I have come to my second home. This feeling is a big part of my life.”
He also noted that UAE Air Force fighter jets escorted his aircraft, calling it a mark of respect for the people of India.
01:24 PM15 May 2026
India–UAE ties get a major boost with defence, energy and investment deals
PM Narendra Modi’s short trip to UAE brings big returns for India. Here are the major agreements and investment decisions announced today:
Agreement on Framework for the Strategic Defence Partnership between India and UAE
MoU on Strategic Petroleum Reserves
Agreement on supplies of Liquified Petroleum gas (LPG)
MoU on setting up Ship Repair Cluster at Vadinar
Investment worth 5 Billion US dollars announced in Indian Infrastructure and RBL Bank and Samman Capital
01:20 PM15 May 2026
India and UAE sign several agreements to strengthen ties
Several Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) were exchanged between India and the UAE in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
The agreements aim to strengthen cooperation and partnership between the two countries.
01:19 PM15 May 2026
Modi thanks UAE President for condolences to India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan for expressing condolences over the recent natural disaster in India during delegation-level talks.



