With reference to the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between India and the UAE, consider the following statements: 1. The meeting between S. Jaishankar and the UAE Deputy PM took place in Abu Dhabi. 2. The partnership includes cooperation in trade, energy, defence, and fintech. 3. The visit by the UAE Deputy PM was scheduled for a duration of five days. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

UAE Deputy PM Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan meets Jaishankar to discuss trade

GS2Polity · Governance · IR· India's bilateral relations· Prelims· 20 October 2026

India-UAE bilateral relations: a key GS2 case study on energy security and West Asia diplomacy.

Why in news

UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan met External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar in Mumbai to discuss strengthening the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

Background

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan visited Mumbai on October 19-20, 2026, for a two-day visit. The meeting with S. Jaishankar focused on trade, energy, defence, fintech, connectivity, and the situation in West Asia.

Facts for Prelims

PostSheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of the UAE
FactThe visit aimed to strengthen the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between India and the UAE
FactKey discussion areas included trade, energy, defence, fintech, and connectivity

Prelims practice question

With reference to the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between India and the UAE, consider the following statements:

The meeting between S. Jaishankar and the UAE Deputy PM took place in Abu Dhabi.
The partnership includes cooperation in trade, energy, defence, and fintech.
The visit by the UAE Deputy PM was scheduled for a duration of five days.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)1 only
(b)2 only
(c)3 only
(d)1 and 3 only

Show answer

Answer: (b) 2 only — Statement 2 is correct. Statement 1 is incorrect: The meeting took place in Mumbai. Statement 3 is incorrect: The visit was for a two-day period.

For Mains

Q. Examine the significance of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between India and the UAE in the context of India's energy security and West Asia diplomacy.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Energy security: Diversification of oil and gas supply chains from West Asia
Fintech integration: Leveraging UAE's financial hubs for cross-border payment systems
Strategic alignment: Balancing India's maritime interests with UAE's regional security priorities

Keywords: Comprehensive Strategic Partnership · Energy Security · West Asia Diplomacy · Fintech Connectivity · Bilateral Trade

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