Jaishankar, UAE Deputy FM discuss West Asia crisis in Mumbai, reaffirm peace through dialogue
· World · Indian Express, Hindustan Times
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan held bilateral talks in Mumbai on Tuesday, reaffirming India's support for peace initiatives through dialogue and diplomacy in the West Asia Region. The two sides discussed ways to enhance energy, trade, and defence ties amid a recent surge in attacks targeting Saudi Arabia, believed to be carried out by Houthi rebels. They reviewed the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), under which bilateral trade between India and the UAE has crossed the $100 billion mark, with the UAE now India's third-largest trading partner globally. Jaishankar also thanked the UAE leadership for ensuring the well-being of the Indian community in the UAE. The UAE Deputy PM arrived in Mumbai on Monday evening for a two-day visit.
Why it matters
The talks reaffirm India's diplomatic commitment to stability in West Asia while simultaneously strengthening economic and defence cooperation with a key Gulf partner, directly impacting trade flows, energy security, and the safety of Indian workers in the region.
Read the original report — Indian Express
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