Doval meets UAE President, reviews strategic ties and regional security

India’s National Security Adviser Ajit Doval met UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi on Saturday during his official visit to the Gulf nation. The meeting focused on strengthening the India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and enhancing cooperation in key areas, including energy security, amid evolving regional developments. According to the Indian Embassy in the UAE, Doval conveyed greetings from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and discussed ways to deepen bilateral ties, along with the regional security situation and other issues of mutual interest.

The UAE’s state-run news agency WAM reported that the two leaders exchanged greetings and reaffirmed their commitment to further advancing cooperation between the two countries. Doval conveyed the Prime Minister’s best wishes for the UAE’s continued progress and prosperity, while the UAE President reciprocated with greetings for India’s leadership and its people.
Discussions also covered recent developments in West Asia and their implications for regional and global security, as well as concerns related to energy stability. The meeting was attended by Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, and Ali bin Hammad Al Shamsi, Secretary-General of the Supreme Council for National Security.
This marks the second high-level engagement between India and the UAE within a month. Earlier, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met the UAE President during his visit to the country, highlighting the resilience and transparency of the bilateral partnership despite a complex regional environment.