India-UAE Bilateral Trade Crosses 100 Billion; Jaishankar Calls for Dialogue to Resolve West Asia Crisis

India’s bilateral trade with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has crossed the100 billion mark since the signing of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has said.

Welcoming UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan to Mumbai, Dr Jaishankar said that the relationship between the two countries was fulfilling its potential as a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership after more than a decade of sustained engagement.

He noted that despite global economic headwinds and regional challenges, the India-UAE economic partnership continued to achieve new milestones. Growing bilateral investments reflected businesses’ confidence in each other’s economies, while cooperation in defence, energy and technology was taking on increasing strategic significance.

Expressing concern over the situation in the Gulf region, Jaishankar called for dialogue and diplomacy to resolve the ongoing crisis. He reiterated India’s commitment to ensuring the free, safe and unimpeded flow of trade, energy and fertilisers.

The External Affairs Minister also thanked the UAE leadership for ensuring the well-being of the Indian community living in the country.

The developments underscore the growing economic and strategic ties between India and the UAE, as both countries continue to strengthen cooperation amid evolving regional and global challenges.