United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan paid a brief two-hour visit to India, arriving at Indira Gandhi International Airport where he was received by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The UAE leader was given a red-carpet welcome and guard of honor before attending a significant meeting with Modi, according to the report.

Despite the short duration, international relations experts described the visit as diplomatically important. Cooperation between India and the UAE has recently expanded in defense, trade, energy, and regional security sectors. During the visit, photographs showed Modi and Sheikh Mohammed smiling together in a car, reflecting the cordial nature of their meeting.

Prime Minister Modi also referred to Sheikh Mohammed as a “brother” in a post on social media platform X, signaling the close and friendly ties between the two nations.