Published: 18 January 2026MEAInternational
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Visits India; $200 Billion Trade Target and 10-Year LNG Deal Signed
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan paid an official visit to India on January 19, 2026, at PM Modi's invitation. This was his fifth visit to India in a decade and third as UAE President. The two leaders agreed to double bilateral trade to $200 billion by 2032.
Key agreements included: a 10-year LNG Supply Agreement between HPCL and ADNOC Gas for 0.5 million tonnes/year starting 2028; a Letter of Intent for a Strategic Defence Partnership; exploration of 'Digital Embassies'; and discussions on UAE partnership for the Dholera Special Investment Region in Gujarat, including an international airport, greenfield port, smart township, and energy infrastructure. The visit reinforced the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership established in 2017.
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Q: Evaluate the strategic and economic significance of the UAE President's January 2026 visit to India for the India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, with reference to trade, energy security and defence cooperation.
Answer (50 words):
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed's January 19, 2026 visit produced a bilateral trade target of 200 billion dollars by 2032, a ten-year HPCL-ADNOC LNG agreement for half a million tonnes annually from 2028, a Strategic Defence Partnership Letter of Intent, and UAE participation in Dholera Special Investment Region.
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Frequently asked questions
What was the bilateral trade target set during UAE President's India visit in January 2026?
India and UAE agreed to **double bilateral trade to $200 billion by 2032** during UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed's January 19, 2026 visit.
How many times has UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed visited India?
The January 2026 visit was his **5th visit to India in a decade** and his **3rd visit as UAE President**.
What LNG agreement was signed during UAE President's India visit?
A **10-year LNG Supply Agreement between HPCL and ADNOC Gas** for 0.5 million tonnes per year starting 2028 was signed, valued at approximately $3 billion.
What is the significance of India-UAE relations?
UAE is one of India's top trading partners and home to a large Indian diaspora. The January 2026 visit deepened ties with a **$200 billion trade target by 2032**, LNG deal, and Strategic Defence Partnership LoI.
Who is Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan?
**Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan (MBZ)** is the President of the UAE. He visited India on January 19, 2026, signing multiple agreements with PM Modi including a Strategic Defence Partnership LoI.
