India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed during the 18th BRICS Summit. The leaders discussed strengthening the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and investment opportunities, including a USD 11.5 billion integrated greenfield aluminium project in Odisha.
On 12 September, 2026, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi held a meeting with His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit. The discussion revolved around strengthening the India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, which encompasses political, cultural, commercial, energy, and people-to-people relations.
The leaders recalled significant events such as Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan's visit to India in January 2026 and Modi’s visit to the UAE in May 2026. Modi appreciated the UAE’s active participation in BRICS under India’s Chairship.
The leaders welcomed positive outcomes within BRICS during India’s tenure and agreed to continue collaboration through the platform to advance shared interests and priorities. They acknowledged progress in bilateral relations across various sectors, including a USD 11.5 billion integrated greenfield aluminium project in Odisha, India's largest integrated aluminium investment by UAE’s International Holding Company.
The leaders also discussed opportunities to enhance cooperation between the two countries in strategic and emerging areas, such as defence, space, nuclear energy, technology, and innovation. They noted the potential role that L’Imad, the UAE's newest sovereign investment fund, could play in further deepening the India-UAE partnership for mutual benefit.
The meeting reaffirmed the strong ties between India and UAE and highlighted significant investment opportunities for both countries.
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