InternationalSaturday, 16 May 2026·https://testbook.com/current-affairs/16-may-2026-daily-current-affairs
India and UAE sign defence and energy pacts during PM Modi’s Abu Dhabi visit
On 15 May 2026, India and the UAE signed defence and energy agreements in Abu Dhabi, including a $5 billion investment announcement.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On 15 May 2026 in Abu Dhabi, India and the United Arab Emirates signed agreements on strategic defence, energy security and a $5 billion investment during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit.
Key specifics
- The defence side included a framework agreement for a formal strategic defence partnership.
- The energy agreements covered Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) supplies and expansion of petroleum reserves.
- The UAE announced a $5 billion investment targeting Indian infrastructure growth.
- A separate MoU was finalised for a new ship repair cluster at Vadinar, Gujarat.
- The visit was the first leg of a five-nation Gulf and European tour from 15 to 20 May 2026.
Exam lens
Question type: International relations, 15 May 2026, Abu Dhabi, UAE, LPG, Vadinar, $5 billion. TNPSC may ask the capital of the UAE, the route of the tour and the sectors covered in the pacts.