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Iran and UAE Pledge De-Escalation at BRICS Summit

By Drooid · Sep 12, 2026, 10:29 PM UTC · How we work

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Pezeshkian Meets UAE

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian met Abu Dhabi Prince Sheikh Khaled Al Nahyan at the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi.
The meeting was the highest-level Iran-UAE contact since the West Asia war began in February 2026.
Both leaders said they discussed de-escalation, tension reduction and regional stability.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held separate bilateral meetings with each leader before their joint session.

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IHC Launches Aluminium

International Holding Company announced an $11.5 billion greenfield aluminium project in Odisha, India’s largest integrated aluminium investment.
The project aligns with the UAE’s CEPA programme, which has signed 38 agreements since 2021, including with India.
UAE sovereign fund L'Imad was cited as a potential catalyst for deepening the India-UAE strategic partnership.
Ten senior UAE officials attended Hyderabad House talks where cooperation in defence, space, nuclear energy and advanced technology was discussed.

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Historical Context

From ancient maritime links to post-1971 ties, India and the UAE have become key partners. Bilateral trade hit $68.4 billion in 2021, and the March 2022 Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement aims to raise it to $100 billion within five years, reducing tariffs on many goods. The deal expands decades of defence drills and I2U2 cooperation, reshaping regional alignment.

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Pezeshkian Meets UAE

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian met Abu Dhabi Prince Sheikh Khaled Al Nahyan at the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi.
The meeting was the highest-level Iran-UAE contact since the West Asia war began in February 2026.
Both leaders said they discussed de-escalation, tension reduction and regional stability.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held separate bilateral meetings with each leader before their joint session.

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