Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri joined UAE Minister of State for International Cooperation Reem Al Hashimy and France’s Secretary General for Europe and Foreign Affairs Martin Briens for the India-UAE-France Trilateral Meeting, where the three sides agreed to advance their partnership through a more structured framework.
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met with Reem Al Hashimy, the UAE Minister of State for International Cooperation in Abu Dhabi.
India, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and France on Thursday moved to formalise a new phase of trilateral cooperation, with a high-level meeting in Abu Dhabi focusing on emerging technologies, space collaboration and the protection of cultural heritage amid a volatile regional backdrop.
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri joined UAE Minister of State for International Cooperation Reem Al Hashimy and France’s Secretary General for Europe and Foreign Affairs Martin Briens for the India-UAE-France Trilateral Meeting, where the three sides agreed to advance their partnership through a more structured framework. The talks underscored a growing convergence among the three countries on strategic and economic priorities.
Advertisement
Foreign Secretary Shri Vikram Misri along with H.E. Reem Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation of UAE, and H.E. Martin Briens, Secretary General, Ministry for Europe & Foreign Affairs of France, participated in the India- UAE-France Trilateral Meeting on 7…
Advertisement
— Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) May 8, 2026
Discussions centred on expanding collaboration in artificial intelligence, space exploration and cultural initiatives, areas increasingly seen as key to long-term geopolitical and economic alignment. Officials agreed to institutionalise the trilateral format, signalling intent to move beyond exploratory dialogue to sustained coordination.
The meeting reflects a broader effort by the three nations to deepen engagement across cutting-edge sectors while reinforcing diplomatic coordination in an increasingly complex global environment.
Sharing the details of the visit in a post on X, the Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal, said, “Both sides reviewed the full spectrum of the India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and identified areas for further cooperation. They also discussed the ongoing regional situation and global issues of mutual interest.”
On the sidelines, Misri held separate talks with Reem Al Hashimy to review the full spectrum of the India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Misri also met Khaldoon Al Mubarak, Managing Director and CEO of Mubadala Investment Company, where talks focused on strengthening investment flows and deepening collaboration in technology and other strategic sectors. The engagement highlighted the growing role of sovereign investment partnerships in shaping bilateral ties.
The discussions come at a time when India and the UAE are seeking to expand ties beyond trade and energy into technology, investment and innovation-driven sectors.
Foreign Secretary Shri Vikram Misri met with Khaldoon Al Mubarak, MD & CEO, Mubadala Investment Company. They discussed ways to further deepen India-UAE partnership, including in investment, technology and other key sectors. pic.twitter.com/2ddIcjULXz
— Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) May 7, 2026
The visit took place against the backdrop of heightened security concerns in West Asia. Earlier this week, strikes targeted the Fujairah Petroleum Industries Zone, a critical energy hub on the UAE’s eastern coast, injuring three Indian nationals.
The attack drew a strong response from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who condemned the targeting of civilian infrastructure and reaffirmed India’s solidarity with the UAE. Emphasising the importance of stability, he called for resolving tensions through dialogue and diplomacy.
Fujairah holds strategic importance as a key global maritime route that allows oil exports to bypass the Strait of Hormuz, making any disruption in the area a matter of international concern.
The Abu Dhabi trilateral meeting, coupled with bilateral engagements, signals India’s intent to strengthen partnerships with key global players while navigating a fragile regional landscape. With cooperation expanding into advanced technologies and strategic sectors, the India-UAE-France framework is emerging as a significant axis of collaboration in the region.
Advertisement
