Jaishankar expressed his delight in welcoming UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan at Mumbai airport on Tuesday (October 20, 2026) ahead of their upcoming bilateral talks. External Affairs Minister S.
“Delighted to welcome DPM & FM UAE @ABZayed to Mumbai. Jaishankar in his social media post
Look forward to our talks,” said Mr.
Deputy Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan landed in Mumbai on Monday (October 19) evening for a two-day visit expected to focus on further enhancing bilateral ties in key areas of trade, energy and defence. Jaishankar on Tuesday (October 20). Jaiswal said on Friday (October 16, 2026) that the two sides will assess and advance initiatives in energy, trade and investment, fintech, defence, and connectivity.
PM Al Nahyan, who is also the UAE’s Foreign Minister, will hold wide-ranging talks with External Affairs Minister S. The leader of the influential Gulf nation was received at the airport by Maharashtra’s Skill Development Minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha. Mr.
“This high-level visit reflects the close and regular engagement between India and UAE, and will further strengthen our Comprehensive Strategic Partnership,” External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said on social media.
