PM Modi says India ready to extend ‘all possible support’ in West Asia peace (Img: Internet)
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said India was ready to extend “all possible support” for restoring peace in West Asia during high-level talks with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi.
The meeting took place amid growing tensions in the region linked to the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran. Modi’s UAE visit marks the first leg of his five-nation diplomatic tour that also includes the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway and Italy.
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During the bilateral discussions, Modi strongly condemned recent attacks targeting the UAE and stressed the need for regional stability. “We condemned the attacks on the UAE. The way UAE has been targeted is not acceptable,” the prime minister said in his opening remarks.
He also praised the UAE leadership for handling the situation with restraint and maturity despite rising tensions in the region.
Highlighting the broader global impact of the conflict, Modi said India was prepared to contribute toward peace efforts in West Asia and support initiatives aimed at reducing instability.
India and the UAE signed several agreements during the visit, including a Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) supply agreement and a Memorandum of Understanding related to strategic petroleum reserves.
The agreements come at a time when concerns over global energy security and possible disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz have intensified due to the ongoing geopolitical situation.
Officials said the agreements are expected to strengthen cooperation in energy security, supply chains and long-term strategic planning between the two countries.
Prime Minister Modi received a ceremonial welcome upon his arrival in Abu Dhabi. UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan personally received him at the airport and a guard of honour was presented.
In a special gesture, UAE military aircraft escorted the prime minister’s plane before landing in Abu Dhabi.
Later, Modi thanked the UAE leadership for the warm reception and expressed confidence that the visit would further deepen India-UAE ties across key sectors including investment, energy and trade.
