India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is scheduled to visit the UAE on April 11-12, 2026, capping a multi-nation tour focused on securing energy supplies amid West Asia’s fragile US-Iran ceasefire.
The trip follows Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri’s Qatar visit, reflecting PM Modi’s directive to deepen Gulf partnerships as India imports 60% of its LPG from Qatar, UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait. Jaishankar will review the India-UAE strategic partnership with Emirati leaders, prioritizing supply continuity post-conflict disruptions.
Energy Security Focus
Talks address logistical hurdles, market volatility, and long-term LNG/LPG deals strained by the Strait of Hormuz tensions and UAE infrastructure hits from Iranian retaliation. Beyond energy, agenda covers trade, investments, diaspora (over 3.5 million Indians), and regional stability.
Strategic Context
From Mauritius’ Indian Ocean Conference, Jaishankar’s UAE stop gauges ceasefire longevity and Pakistan’s mediation role. Qatar’s Saad Al-Kaabi reaffirmed reliable supplies; these moves position India amid Global South energy risks.
