National Security Advisor Ajit Doval met UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan during an official visit, conveying Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s greetings and discussing steps to deepen the India–UAE comprehensive strategic partnership. The Indian Embassy said the talks also covered the regional situation and other issues of mutual interest amid wider Middle East diplomatic engagement.
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-Sathish Raman
National Security Advisor Ajit Doval met UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Sunday. The talks covered steps to strengthen the comprehensive strategic partnership. The two sides also discussed the regional situation. The Indian Embassy in the UAE shared details of the meeting in a post on X.
National Security Advisor Ajit Doval met UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan during an official visit, conveying Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s greetings and discussing steps to deepen the India–UAE comprehensive strategic partnership. The Indian Embassy said the talks also covered the regional situation and other issues of mutual interest amid wider Middle East diplomatic engagement.
The embassy said Doval carried a message from New Delhi during the visit. Doval conveyed Prime Minister Narendra Modis greetings to the UAE leader. Officials also reviewed issues of shared interest. The embassy described the discussion as focused on partnership measures and regional developments.
Ajit Doval UAE visit and comprehensive strategic partnership
The Indian Embassy in the UAE wrote that the meeting covered key areas. It referred to “Measures to deepen Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, the regional situation, and other issues of mutual interest\”. The post did not list specific decisions. It indicated both sides reviewed cooperation and wider regional matters.
Dovals visit to the UAE came during uncertainty over diplomacy involving Iran and the US. Reports pointed to questions around a second round of peace talks. The talks were expected to be arranged in Pakistan. The situation has drawn attention in the region in recent days.
Ajit Doval Saudi Arabia meetings and regional situation
Earlier this month, Doval held meetings in Saudi Arabia with senior leaders. The discussions covered bilateral relations and the regional situation. Doval met Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan. Doval also met Energy Minister Abdulaziz bin Salman and National Security Advisor Musaed Al-Aiban.
The Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia shared details in a post on X. It said the meetings addressed ties and other shared concerns. The embassy stated that, \”During the meetings, the two sides discussed bilateral relations, the regional situation and other issues of mutual interests\”. No further official details were provided.
Ajit Doval UAE visit amid US-Iran peace talks in Pakistan
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Sunday landed in Pakistan again. It was the second visit in three days. Araghchi met Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir. There was no official word from Pakistan about the meeting and its exact outcomes.
The meeting was linked to Islamabad’s efforts on possible talks, as per reports. It apparently focused on ongoing peace efforts. These efforts aimed to arrange the second round of talks between the US and Iran. Against this backdrop, Doval’s UAE engagement also included discussion of the regional situation.
With inputs from PTI
