India, US and UAE Hold Trilateral Talks in Mumbai Amid West Asia Tensions

The security situation in West Asia and the economic implications of the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz also formed part of the discussion. Rubio visited Mumbai this Tuesday afternoon, while Sheikh Abdullah was visiting India officially on 19th and 20th of October. This trilateral dialogue is very crucial because any instability in West Asia might affect oil supplies and maritime transport.

India is a major energy importer, while the United States and the UAE also play a key role in regional security and maintaining uninterrupted energy flows. Jaishankar and Sheikh Abdullah also held a bilateral meeting. Before the trilateral talks, Jaishankar held a separate bilateral meeting with Sheikh Abdullah. The two leaders reviewed cooperation in several areas, including trade, investment, energy, technology, logistics, defense, education, and people-to-people contacts.

Jaishankar said that India and the UAE's relations are progressing steadily under a comprehensive strategic partnership. Expressing concern over the situation in West Asia, Jaishankar said that India will continue to support efforts to establish peace through dialogue and diplomacy.

He also stressed the need to maintain free, secure, and uninterrupted trade, energy, and fertilizer supplies. He cited recent high-level contacts, including UAE President Sheikh Mohammed's visit to India in January, the participation of Crown Prince Sheikh Khalid, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the UAE in May 2026.

India and the UAE are major trade and investment partners. The two countries are also exploring the possibility of settling trades in local currencies. Efforts are underway to expand cooperation in several areas, including defense.