NEW DELHI: India and the UAE discussed ways to boost their comprehensive strategic partnership with focus on energy security as PM Narendra Modi held talks with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan . The two sides signed five MoUs including one for nuclear cooperation and another for long-term LNG supply between Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) and Indian Oil Corporation Limited . This is the first visit by the crown prince, son of UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan who is known to share a close rapport with Modi, to India in his official capacity.

A list of documents signed said the MoU for nuclear cooperation is in the field of Barakah Nuclear Power Plant Operations and Maintenance between Emirates Nuclear Energy Company (ENEC) and Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL). Barakah is UAE's first nuclear plant and an important part of the country's efforts to diversify its energy sources. India, UAE exploring mutual investment opportunities The govt, in a statement, said, "The MoU on Nuclear Cooperation is expected to enhance cooperation in the operation and maintenance of nuclear power plants, sourcing of nuclear goods and services from India, exploring mutual investment opportunities and capacity building.

" "We had fruitful talks on a wide range of issues. His passion towards strong India-UAE friendship is clearly visible," said Modi in a post on X. According to Indian authorities, the agreement for long-term supply of.