From LPG to defence partnership: Delving into India, UAE's key agreements during PM Modi's visit

India and the United Arab Emirates agreed the framework for a ⁠strategic defence partnership on Friday during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to ‌the Gulf nation.

India and the UAE also signed pacts on strategic petroleum reserves and supply of liquefied petroleum gas, the external affairs ministry said in a statement.

Modi held talks with UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan where he condemned the attacks on the Gulf Nation but lauded them for their restraint to such threats.

The UAE, which hosts a prominent US military base, has been at the receiving end of Iranian strikes during the ongoing US-Israeli war on Iran.

Randhir Jaiswal, spokesperson for Ministry of External Affairs revealed a list of outcomes that will follow post the pacts signed with UAE.

The Strategic Collaboration Agreement between Indian Strategic Petroleum Reserves Limited (ISPRL) and Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) will boost India's energy security by enhancing our petroleum reserves.

There can be a potential cooperation on Liquid Natural Gas and Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) storage facilities.

This UAE-India's agreement can help India secure their supply of the LPG for long -term purposes.

This comes at a time, when India is suffering from shortage of LPG propelled by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz due to the West Asia crisis.

This particular collaboration will help secure economic stability as well as long-term energy partnership.

They also signed a framework for strategic defence partnership aimed at strengthening defence industrial collaboration, boosting innovation and sharing of technology, and strengthening national and regional security.

The fourth agreement was regarding the setting up of Ship Repair Cluster at Vadinar in Gujarat.

This deal will help in boosting ports and coastal infrastructure while strengthening the Make in India initiative. They also signed an agreement regarding  arrangement on skill development in ship repair.

The sixth one was in regards to setting up a supercomputer cluster to bolster India's AI ambitions and the seventh one is a USD 5 billion investment commitment on part of UAE to create stronger markets and more jobs.

While leaving, Modi said: "Concluding a short but highly productive visit to the UAE. Held extensive discussions with my brother, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, on ways to further deepen the India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. I am confident that the outcomes of this visit will further strengthen our friendship and contribute to growth and prosperity."

These agreements come at a time when the world is plagued with uncertainty regarding the West Asia war.