NewzVille Desk
President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, paid an official visit to India on 19 January 2026. This was the fifth visit of Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed to India in the last ten years and his third official visit to India as the President of the UAE.
The two leaders welcomed the robust growth in trade and economic cooperation since the signing of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) in 2022 and noted the rapid growth of bilateral trade, which reached US$ 100 billion in FY 2024-25.
Buoyed by the enthusiasm of the business communities on both sides, they decided to double bilateral trade to target US$ 200 billion by 2032.
They directed their teams to work towards connecting Micro, Small and Medium Sector Enterprises (MSMEs) on both sides.
Both sides reaffirmed their strong commitment to enhancing UAE–India cooperation in food security, recognising its strategic importance in ensuring sustainable supply chains and long-term resilience.
