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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan (MBZ) reviewed bilateral ties and discussed the security situation in the region during a meeting on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, the Hindu Businessline reports.
Modi described the interaction as a “very good meeting,” addressing the importance of dialogue, diplomacy, and respect for international law, sovereignty, and territorial integrity to ensure lasting peace and stability in the GCC. The two also called for continued safe and unimpeded navigation and commerce through the Strait of Hormuz.
Why it matters: This is the third face-to-face meeting between Modi and Al Nahyan in 2026. It came days after Washington and Tehran announced a pact to end the 107-day war that wreaked havoc on Gulf shipping and energy markets. For India and the UAE, ensuring stability in the Hormuz is critical to safeguarding trade, energy security, and defense ties, with bilateral trade exceeding USD 100 bn annually.
