Egypt, India discuss expanding industrial partnerships, boosting bilateral investments

Indian Prime Minister Modi began a multi-country tour on 15 May 2026, with the United Arab Emirates as the first stop. He landed in the UAE, signed deals and left within about two hours. Modi received a military aircraft escort on arrival and said India stands ‘shoulder-to-shoulder with UAE’. India and the UAE signed agreements on defence and energy; the Times of India counted seven deals.

Modi and the UAE President discussed the impact of the Iran war in Abu Dhabi. Modi's Europe trip, aimed at better ties with Nordic countries, also began. Separately, Egypt and India discussed expanding industrial partnerships and bilateral investment, and Lavrov said Modi confirmed a visit to Moscow later this year.