India-UAE Sign Major Energy Deal
During PM Narendra Modi’s Abu Dhabi visit, India and the UAE signed a major strategic agreement under which Abu Dhabi will store up to 30 million barrels of crude oil in India’s strategic petroleum reserves.
The deal is being seen as a major boost to India’s long-term energy security amid rising tensions in the Middle East and concerns around global oil supply routes.
Key highlights: • UAE to store 30 million barrels of crude oil in India • Long-term LPG supply agreement signed • Cooperation expanded in LNG, oil & gas storage • UAE announces $5 billion investment in India • AI, supercomputing & shipbuilding partnerships strengthened • METRI virtual trade corridor launched for faster trade connectivity
Experts believe the partnership could strengthen India’s position in global energy security while deepening economic and strategic ties with the UAE.
Could India-UAE energy cooperation become one of Asia’s most important strategic partnerships in the future?














