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UAE President's India Visit Aims to Boost $200B Trade

1/19/2026

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UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan visits India on January 19, 2026, to strengthen the comprehensive strategic partnership with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
They will discuss trade, investment, defense cooperation, and energy security amid Middle East tensions, including Iran.
The visit builds on the 2022 Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement and aims to double bilateral trade to $200 billion by 2032.

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Historical Context

In 2022, India and the UAE finalized a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) in just 88 days, the fastest for India. This agreement aims to boost bilateral trade to $200 billion by 2032, reflecting both nations' economic aspirations. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan's planned visit to India in 2026 highlights the importance of strategic partnerships amid regional tensions, particularly with Iran.

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UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan visits India on January 19, 2026, to strengthen the comprehensive strategic partnership with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
They will discuss trade, investment, defense cooperation, and energy security amid Middle East tensions, including Iran.
The visit builds on the 2022 Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement and aims to double bilateral trade to $200 billion by 2032.

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