PM Modi holds bilateral talks with leaders of U.K., UAE on the sidelines of G7 Summit
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PM Modi held bilateral meetings with the UK and UAE leaders during the G7 Summit to solidify trade and defense cooperation.
Background
PM Modi met UK PM Keir Starmer and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan at the G7 Summit in Evian. Discussions focused on the India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and India-UAE security and defense cooperation.
Facts for Prelims
- PostKeir Starmer: Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
- PostSheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan: Ruler and Prime Minister of the UAE
- FactIndia and the UK are currently in the process of finalizing a Free Trade Agreement (FTA)
- PlaceEvian: Location of the G7 Summit
For Mains
Q. Discuss how India's 'multi-aligned' foreign policy facilitates simultaneous deepening of economic ties with Western powers and strategic security partnerships with Gulf nations.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Strategic autonomy: Balancing Western democratic alignment with essential energy and security ties in the Middle East
- Economic diversification: Leveraging FTAs with the UK to reduce import dependency and boost manufacturing exports
- Defense synergy: Integrating UAE's regional security interests with India's maritime and counter-terrorism objectives
Keywords: Multi-alignment · Strategic Autonomy · Free Trade Agreement · Defense Cooperation · Geopolitical Balancing
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