Union Minister Piyush Goyal met Abu Dhabi’s Deputy Ruler to discuss AI, energy security, and strategic investment opportunities. The meeting marked another step in strengthening India-UAE relations, which have grown significantly in trade, energy, and technology cooperation.
Goyal emphasized that AI, energy security, and strategic investment opportunities are central to India’s development strategy. He highlighted how India’s rapid digital transformation opens new avenues for collaboration in artificial intelligence, automation, and advanced analytics. The UAE, with its strong focus on smart technologies, can partner India in creating global solutions.
On energy security, Goyal underlined India’s efforts to balance its growing energy needs with sustainability. He said renewable energy projects, including solar and wind, provide fresh investment opportunities. Meanwhile, traditional energy cooperation remains vital to ensure stability and supply security.
The talks also touched upon strategic investments. The UAE is one of India’s largest investors, with a strong presence in infrastructure, logistics, and financial services. Goyal said India welcomes deeper UAE investments in startups, green technologies, and digital innovation.
In addition, both sides agreed that the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) has boosted bilateral trade, and there is scope to expand it further. Goyal called the UAE a trusted partner in India’s growth journey and stressed that cooperation must now extend into high-tech domains.
The meeting concluded with a commitment to explore new projects that combine technology, energy security, and sustainable growth. It reinforced India’s focus on building global economic partnerships based on trust and innovation.
