Editorial | Bridging the Gulf: On India, defence ties with Gulf nationsA continuitySince MbZ’s last visit in January 2024 as the chief guest at the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit, two other high-profile engagements have reinforced bilateral momentum. The active participation of the next generation of Emirati leadership lends a distinctive depth and continuity to the India-UAE partnership. Following the signing of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreement in 2017, the relationship has evolved in a genuinely comprehensive manner. The signing of a Letter of Intent towards a Strategic Defence Partnership is timely, given the evolving defence architecture in parts of West Asia. The India-UAE partnership, anchored in trust and shared interests, offers a stable pillar amid regional uncertainty.

Source: The Hindu January 26, 2026 07:47 UTC