Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled and PM Modi Sign Important Agreements in India
New Delhi [India], September 9: During the official visit of Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, India and the UAE signed several significant Memoranda of Understandings (MoUs) on Monday. These agreements pave the way for cooperation in sectors like nuclear energy and petroleum.
Key Agreements Signed
An MoU was signed between Emirates Nuclear Energy Company (ENEC) and Nuclear Power Cooperation of India Limited (NPCIL) for the operation and maintenance of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in the UAE. Additionally, an agreement for long-term LNG supply was signed between Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) and Indian Oil Corporation Limited.
Other agreements include:
- MoU between ADNOC and India Strategic Petroleum Reserve Limited (ISPRL)
- Production Concession Agreement for Abu Dhabi Onshore Block 1 between Urja Bharat and ADNOC
- MoU between the Government of Gujarat and Abu Dhabi Developmental Holding Company PJSC (ADQ) on food parks development in India
Visit Highlights
Sheikh Khaled bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrived in New Delhi on September 8 for his first official visit to India. Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, received the Crown Prince upon his arrival, and he was accorded a ceremonial welcome.
MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated, “A new milestone in a historic relationship. His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrived in Delhi on his first official visit to India. Warmly received by @CimGOI @piyushgoyal and accorded a ceremonial welcome.”
The Ministry of External Affairs highlighted that India and UAE share historically close and friendly ties, which have deepened in recent years across various areas including political, trade, investment, connectivity, energy, technology, education, and culture. The Crown Prince’s visit is expected to further reinforce strong India-UAE bilateral relations and open avenues for partnership in new and emerging areas.
In February this year, PM Modi visited UAE and held discussions with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, witnessing the exchange of eight agreements.
Doubts Revealed
Abu Dhabi Crown Prince -: The Crown Prince is a royal title. Abu Dhabi is a city in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and the Crown Prince is like a prince who will become the king one day.
Sheikh Khaled -: Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan is the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi. ‘Sheikh’ is a title of respect in Arabic-speaking countries.
PM Modi -: PM Modi refers to Narendra Modi, who is the Prime Minister of India. He is the head of the government in India.
Agreements -: Agreements are like promises or deals between two countries to work together on certain things. In this case, India and UAE made deals on nuclear energy, petroleum, and food parks.
Nuclear energy -: Nuclear energy is a powerful type of energy that comes from splitting tiny particles called atoms. It can be used to make electricity.
Petroleum -: Petroleum is a thick, black liquid found underground. It is used to make fuel for cars, planes, and many other things.
Food parks -: Food parks are special areas where food is grown, processed, and packaged. They help in making sure we have enough food to eat.
Comprehensive Strategic Partnership -: This is a very strong and important relationship between two countries. It means they work closely together on many important things.
