Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar Arrives in Abu Dhabi for Official Visit

Abu Dhabi, October 14 (Daily Kiran) : Indian Foreign Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar arrived in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. He was warmly welcomed by Reem Al Hashimy, the UAE’s Minister of State for International Cooperation.

Jaishankar took to social media platform X to express his gratitude, stating, “I have arrived in Abu Dhabi. Thank you, Minister Reem Al Hashimy, for the warm welcome. I look forward to our discussions.”

The Indian Embassy in the UAE also shared this information on X, confirming that Jaishankar’s official visit will take place from October 14 to 16.

A statement from the Ministry of External Affairs indicated that during his trip, Jaishankar will hold bilateral meetings with his counterpart to review the progress of the India-UAE comprehensive strategic partnership. He is also set to participate in discussions at the second edition of the Raisina Middle East conference in Abu Dhabi.

This visit comes at a time of heightened tensions in the region, exacerbated by ongoing conflicts in Iran and escalated clashes between Saudi Arabia and Houthi forces in Yemen.

Earlier, the Indian Consulate in Dubai reported the rescue of 22 Indian crew members from the oil tanker MT Gem No. 2, which had an incident off the coast of Ras Al Khaimah. The embassy stated, “We were informed about an incident involving the MT Gem No. 2 vessel, carrying 22 Indian crew members. All crew members have been rescued and are safe. The consulate is in touch with UAE authorities to provide all necessary assistance.”

Last week, following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz due to Middle Eastern conflicts, the UAE regained its position as India’s top LPG supplier. Data compiled by maritime intelligence firm Kepler shows that in September, the UAE accounted for 39% of India’s LPG imports, up from just 13% the previous month, surpassing the United States, which had been the largest supplier for the past six months.