External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al-Nahyan in Abu Dhabi on Thursday, October 15. The leaders exchanged views on bilateral relations and global developments within the framework of the India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
Sharing details on X, Jaishankar described the meeting as warm and productive. The discussions formed part of his October 14–16 visit to the UAE to review the partnership and participate in the second Raisina Middle East Forum.
India-UAE Partnership Reflects Changing Global Priorities
Jaishankar highlighted the development of India-UAE relations over the past decade as an example of countries adapting to a changing international environment. He said nations were exploring new partnerships and fresh options according to their circumstances. His remarks emphasised the need to move beyond familiar diplomatic approaches and develop a sharper understanding of strategic developments. The visit takes place amid continuing tensions in West Asia, adding significance to exchanges on regional and global issues.
Raisina Dialogue Focuses on Shifting World Order
Jaishankar joined Abdullah Bin Zayed for the Raisina Dialogue Middle East session titled “The World Ahead: Power, Purpose & Possibility” in Abu Dhabi. During the discussion, he highlighted the accelerating pace of change in the global order. He attributed these developments to a combination of long-term shifts and immediate shocks, noting that countries were adjusting their choices in response.
On the sidelines of his UAE visit, Jaishankar also met Georgia’s Foreign Minister Maka Botchorishvili. Their discussions covered business, connectivity, culture and people-to-people exchanges, alongside regional developments. He noted that India-Georgia ties in trade, tourism and education had been expanding.
Multilateral Reform Features in Jaishankar’s Remarks
Jaishankar called for urgent reform of multilateral institutions and said cooperation among smaller groups of countries could support that effort. His comments pointed to the role of focused partnerships in helping countries respond to shared challenges. The External Affairs Minister was welcomed to Abu Dhabi by UAE Minister of State for International Cooperation Reem Al Hashimy. His visit combines a review of bilateral cooperation with wider discussions on how countries can navigate an evolving international landscape.
