Desk Correspondent , New Delhi - India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar arrived in Abu Dhabi on April 11, 2026, for a two day official visit to strengthen strategic partnerships with the UAE, focusing on energy security in the volatile Middle East. The trip follows high level Gulf outreach, including Petroleum Minister Hardeep Puri's Qatar visit, amid US-Iran ceasefire uncertainties disrupting supplies.
Jaishankar will meet UAE leadership to review the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, covering trade, clean energy, and regional stability. Discussions emphasize dependable energy supplies, with India importing $24.74 billion in hydrocarbons from UAE in FY25, amid Strait of Hormuz risks.The UAE is a top supplier to India, alongside Qatar's LNG and LPG dominance, recent West Asia conflicts have heightened supply vulnerability, prompting accelerated diplomacy. Bilateral non oil trade surges toward a $200 billion target by 2032 under CEPA.
India's proactive energy diplomacy, exemplified by External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar's timely UAE visit, reinforces bilateral ties amid Middle East volatility. By prioritizing stable hydrocarbon supplies and clean energy collaboration, India mitigates risks from US-Iran tensions and supply disruptions.
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