Jaishankar welcomes UAE’s Foreign Minister Al Nahyan in Mumbai

Jaishankar welcomes UAE’s Foreign Minister Al Nahyan in Mumbai left Finance Minister S. Jaishankar with the Deputy Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, in Mumbai on October 19, 2026. Photo: X/@DrSJaishankar PM Al Nahyan, who is also the UAE's Foreign Minister, will hold wide-ranging talks with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on October 20 Mumbai External Affairs Minister S.

Jaishankar expressed his delight in welcoming UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan at Mumbai airport on Tuesday (October 20, 2026) ahead of their upcoming bilateral talks. “Delighted to welcome DPM & FM UAE @ABZayed to Mumbai. Look forward to our talks,” said Mr. Jaishankar in his social media post Delighted to welcome DPM & FM UAE @ABZayed to Mumbai.

Look forward to our talks. 🇮🇳 🇦🇪 Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) October 19, 2026 Deputy Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan landed in Mumbai on Monday (October 19) evening for a two-day visit expected to focus on further enhancing bilateral ties in key areas of trade, energy and defence. Jaishankar to meet Rubio, UAE Foreign Minister, in back-to-back separate visits in Mumbai next week Jaishankar to meet Rubio, UAE Foreign Minister, in back-to-back separate visits in Mumbai next week MEA dismisses criticism from Opposition over External Affairs Minister being ‘summoned’ to Mumbai, says it is normal practice to host leaders in other cities besides national capital; the announcement of the visit of UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah was unexpected and previously unannounced Jaishankar to meet Rubio, UAE Foreign Minister, in back-to-back separate visits in Mumbai next week storyline 1 PM Al Nahyan, who is also the UAE's Foreign Minister, will hold wide-ranging talks with External Affairs Minister S.

Jaishankar on Tuesday (October 20). The two Foreign Ministers are also expected to deliberate on the overall situation in West Asia, including the recent attacks on Saudi Arabia. The leader of the influential Gulf nation was received at the airport by Maharashtra's Skill Development Minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha. "This high-level visit reflects the close and regular engagement between India and UAE, and will further strengthen our Comprehensive Strategic Partnership," External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said on social media.

Mr. Jaiswal said on Friday (October 16, 2026) that the two sides will assess and advance initiatives in energy, trade and investment, fintech, defence, and connectivity. With inputs from PTI Delighted to welcome DPM & FM UAE @ABZayed to Mumbai. Look forward to our talks. 🇮🇳 🇦🇪 Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) October 19, 2026