A visionary pledge emerged from New Delhi talks between PM Modi and UAE’s Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed: bilateral trade doubling to $200 billion by 2032. The joint statement spotlights the CEPA-driven surge to $100 billion in 2024-25, fueling optimism.
Leaders backed outcomes from investment forums, joint commissions, and strategic huddles, directing MSME integrations via key initiatives for regional product promotion.
Investment treaty of 2024 strengthens flows; Dholera collaboration eyes airport, pilot schools, MRO, ports, smart towns, rails, energy infra. NIIF’s model invites UAE funds to 2026 sequel.
GIFT City advances with DP World, FAB, eyeing GCC-MENA bridges. Food pacts focus resilient ag-supply, PPPs, innovation. Energy nods to HPCL-ADNOC LNG deal.
Nuclear horizons: reactors, SMRs, safety. Payments linkup for speed. Space: ecosystem, missions, jobs. AI, supercomp, data centers ahead.
Strategic depth defines this alliance.