External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ambassador to India Abdulla Saif Al Nuaimi in New Delhi on November 10, 2026, to discuss strengthening relations and expanding cooperation between the two nations. The meeting highlighted the importance of continued diplomatic engagement between India and the UAE, which share strong economic, political and strategic ties.
Following the meeting, Jaishankar shared the development through a post on his official social media account on X. He expressed his pleasure at meeting the UAE Ambassador and stated that both sides discussed ways to deepen bilateral cooperation and strengthen their strategic partnership. The interaction reflects the continued efforts of New Delhi and Abu Dhabi to maintain close communication and explore opportunities for collaboration.
The meeting took place in the presence of Aseem Mahajan, Additional Secretary (Gulf) in the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), along with other officials. Their participation highlighted the importance of India’s diplomatic engagement with Gulf countries and its commitment to strengthening partnerships in the region.
The latest discussion comes amid a series of high-level diplomatic engagements between India and the UAE. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri visited the UAE on November 1 and 2, 2026, to review progress under the India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and discuss opportunities for further cooperation.
During his visit, Misri held discussions with senior Emirati officials, including Jassem Mohamed Bu Ataba Al Zaabi, Chairman of Abu Dhabi’s Department of Finance and Managing Director and Group CEO of L’IMAD Holding Company. Their discussions focused on strengthening economic engagement, increasing investment opportunities and developing long-term commercial partnerships.
Misri also met Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of Abu Dhabi’s Department of Culture and Tourism. The discussions covered opportunities for expanding cultural and creative exchanges, tourism cooperation and the proposed House of India initiative.
In another important engagement, Misri met Reem Al Hashimy, UAE Minister of State for International Cooperation and Special Envoy for India. Both sides reviewed their strategic partnership and discussed potential areas for future collaboration, along with regional and international developments, including the situation in West Asia.
India and the UAE have steadily expanded their relationship beyond traditional economic cooperation. Their partnership covers several important sectors, including trade, investment, energy, infrastructure, technology, connectivity and cultural exchanges. The UAE also remains an important destination for Indian professionals and businesses, contributing to strong people-to-people connections between the two countries.
Jaishankar’s latest meeting with Ambassador Al Nuaimi comes at a time when both governments are maintaining regular diplomatic contact to strengthen their long-term relationship. Such interactions provide opportunities to review shared priorities, address mutual interests and identify new areas of cooperation.
Although no specific agreement or new initiative was announced following the November 10 meeting, the engagement reinforces the importance of the India-UAE strategic partnership. Continued diplomatic discussions are expected to support cooperation between the two countries across economic, political and regional priorities.
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