External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is visiting the UAE from October 14 to 16, 2026, to review progress in the India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. The Ministry of External Affairs announced the visit on the evening of Wednesday, October 14, according to an IANS report.
The EAM will hold a bilateral meeting with his UAE counterpart and take part in discussions at the second edition of Raisina Middle East in Abu Dhabi.
What Will Jaishankar Do During the UAE Visit?
The MEA said the visit is “to review the progress of the India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership”. The EAM will also participate in discussions at the 2nd edition of Raisina Middle East event in Abu Dhabi. The report does not name the UAE counterpart or list other meetings.
Why Does the UAE Matter for Indian Trade?
The UAE was India’s second-largest export market in April to September 2026, with exports of $16.7 billion, down from $18.75 billion in the first half of the previous fiscal year, according to Business Today. India’s trade with West Asia overall was close to normal in September, with exports of $5.56 billion and imports of $13.64 billion.
Market and Trade Reaction
No market reaction or comment from trade bodies on the visit was found in the reports reviewed.
What Happens Next?
The visit runs through October 16. Outcomes of the bilateral meeting and any joint statement will be announced by the MEA.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Jaishankar visiting the UAE?
From October 14 to 16, 2026, as announced by the Ministry of External Affairs.
What is the purpose of the visit?
To review progress in the India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and to take part in the second Raisina Middle East event in Abu Dhabi.
How much did India export to the UAE in April-September 2026?
Exports to the UAE were $16.7 billion, down from $18.75 billion a year earlier, per Business Today.
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