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PIB Daily · 17 June 2026 · International Relations

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17 June 2026

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Prime Minister meets President of the United Arab Emirates on the sidelines of the G7 Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Evian, France. They reviewed the strong India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, focusing on cooperation in technology, trade, investment, energy, and defence. The leaders also discussed regional and global developments, emphasizing dialogue, diplomacy, and respect for international law in West Asia, and called for unimpeded navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. PM Modi invited the UAE President to the BRICS Summit to be hosted by India later in 2026.

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Prime Minister’s meeting with Prime Minister of UK on the sidelines of the G7 Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer on the sidelines of the G7 Summit. They reviewed progress in India-UK relations across various pillars of Vision 2035, including trade, defence, climate action, technology, and education. Discussions also covered the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, the establishment of UK university campuses in India, the AI Impact Summit, the Technology Security Initiative, and the India–UK Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory. The leaders also exchanged views on regional and global developments.

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