UAE President calls PM Modi; leaders discuss deepening India–UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
On 18 September 2026, UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan called Prime Minister Narendra Modi, conveyed birthday greetings and congratulated him on India's successful BRICS Presidency.
Summary
The phone call between UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Prime Minister Modi covered new steps to deepen the India–UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in energy, defence, technology, investment and health. Prime Minister Modi thanked the UAE for Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled's participation in the BRICS Summit and for its cooperation during India's Presidency. The two leaders also discussed developments in West Asia and reaffirmed their commitment to regional peace, security and stability.
Key facts
- Call from
- UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan — 18 Sep 2026
- Partnership
- India–UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
- Areas
- Energy, defence, technology, investment, health
- BRICS
- UAE President congratulated India on its BRICS Presidency; Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled attended the Summit
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Which UAE leader called PM Modi on 18 September 2026 to convey birthday greetings?
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Correct answer: B — Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan called PM Modi.
Consider the following about the PM Modi–UAE President call of 18 September 2026: 1. The UAE President congratulated PM Modi on India's successful BRICS Presidency. 2. The leaders discussed deepening the India–UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as per the PMO release.