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| PM Narendra Modi receives Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates at airport, in New Delhi on January 19, 2026. (PIB) |
India PM | January 19, 2026: Your Essential Daily Briefing on India's Prime Minister.
Harrdiip Bedii
The India PM Newsletter for January 19, 2026 highlights UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan's visit to India strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership, the list of outcomes from the visit, PM Modi presenting traditional Indian gifts to the UAE President, PM sharing a Sanskrit verse on the power of effort, paying homage to Parbati Giri on her birth centenary, and greeting NDRF personnel.
NEWS IN DETAIL
UAE President Visits India: Both Countries Strengthen Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Monday strengthened comprehensive strategic partnership during President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s India visit.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan engaged in the delegation-level talks.
Both countries agreed to double bilateral trade to 200 billion dollars by 2032. During the meeting, several agreements were also signed in the fields of Defence, Space, Energy and Food Safety between India and the UAE.
Briefing the media about the outcomes of the meeting, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri informed that a letter of intent was signed to conclude a framework agreement on a strategic defence partnership between both countries. He added that a letter of intent was also signed on joint initiatives on space infrastructure development and its commercialisation. Mr Misri noted that both nations also signed a sales and purchase agreement between HPCL India and Adnoc Gas UAE.
He said that India and the UAE have agreed for establishment of a supercomputing cluster in India. The Foreign Secretary also informed that a letter of intent was signed on the UAE’s participation in the development of a special investment region in Dholera, Gujarat. He added that this is a mega partnership that will look at the establishment of an international airport, a pilot training school, a smart urban township, and projects related to railway connectivity and energy infrastructure.
He noted that both countries will promote bilateral civil nuclear cooperation. Mr Misri also informed that First Abu Dhabi Bank and DP World will set up their offices and operations in GIFT city Gujarat. The Foreign Secretary added that the House of India will be established in Abu Dhabi, which will be a cultural space consisting of a museum of Indian Art, Heritage, and Archaeology, among others.
List of Outcomes: Visit of UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to India
Agreements / MoUs / LoIs
1. Letter of Intent on Investment Cooperation between the Government of Gujarat, Republic of India and the Ministry of Investment of the United Arab Emirates for Development of Dholera Special Investment region
2. Letter of Intent between the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) of India and the Space Agency of the United Arab Emirates for a Joint Initiative to Enable Space Industry Development and Commercial Collaboration
3. Letter of Intent between the Republic of India and the United Arab Emirates on the Strategic Defence Partnership
4. Sales & Purchase Agreement (SPA) between Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited, (HPCL) and the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company Gas (ADNOC Gas)
5. MoU on Food Safety and Technical requirements between Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), Ministry of Commerce and Industry of India, and the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment of the United Arab Emirates.
Announcements
6. Establishment of a supercomputing cluster in India.
7. Double bilateral Trade to US$ 200 billion by 2032
8. Promote bilateral Civil Nuclear Cooperation
9. Setting up of offices and operations of UAE companies –First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) and DP World in the GIFT City in Gujarat
10. Explore Establishment of ‘Digital/ Data Embassies’
11. Establishment of a ‘House of India’ in Abu Dhabi
12. Promotion of Youth Exchanges
PM Modi Presents Traditional Indian Gifts to UAE President
Prime Minister Modi welcomed Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of UAE and his family at his residence at Lok Kalyan Marg on Monday.
PM Modi presented traditional Indian gifts to them.
PM Modi gifted the President of UAE a Royal Carved Wooden Jhula (swing), a beautifully carved wooden swing from Gujarat that sits at the heart of many Gujarat family homes. It is hand-carved with detailed floral and traditional designs, showing skilled craftsmanship.
In Gujarati culture, the jhula symbolises togetherness, conversation and bonding across generations. The gift also resonates deeply with the UAE’s declaration of 2026 as the Year of Family.
The M also gifted him a Pashmina Shawl in an ornate silver box. The Pashmina shawl comes from Kashmir and is made by hand from very fine wool, making it soft, light and warm. The shawl is placed in a decorative silver box made in Telangana. Together, they represent India’s rich tradition of handloom and handicraft.
Pashmina Shawl in an ornate silver box was also gifted to Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak Al Ketbi. She was also gifted Kashmiri Saffron in an ornate silver box. Grown in the Kashmir Valley, saffron is revered for its deep crimson strands and intense aroma.
PM Shares Sanskrit Verse on Power of Effort
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday invoked the timeless wisdom of Indian tradition, emphasising the importance of continuous effort and perseverance in nation-building.
The Prime Minister highlighted that without effort, even what has been achieved may be lost, and future opportunities will slip away. Through sustained effort, however, results are attained and prosperity is secured.
PM Modi Quoted the Sanskrit verse on X:
“अनुत्थाने ध्रुवो नाशः प्राप्तस्यानागतस्य च।
प्राप्यते फलमुत्थानाल्लà¤à¤¤े चार्थसम्पदम्॥”
PM Pays Homage to Parbati Giri on Her Birth Centenary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday paid homage to Parbati Giri on her birth centenary for her role in the movement to end colonial rule.
PM Modi posted on X: “Paying homage to Parbati Giri Ji on her birth centenary. She played a commendable role in the movement to end colonial rule. Her passion for community service and work in sectors like healthcare, women empowerment and culture are noteworthy. Here is what I had said in last month’s #MannKiBaat.”
PM Greets NDRF Personnel
On the occasion of the National Disaster Response Force Raising Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday greeted its personnel for their courage, dedication and selfless service.
In a post on X, PM Modi wrote:
“On the Raising Day of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), we extend our deepest appreciation to the men and women whose professionalism and resolve stand tall in moments of crisis. Always at the forefront when a calamity strikes, NDRF personnel work tirelessly to protect lives, provide relief and restore hope under the most challenging circumstances. Their skills and sense of duty exemplify the highest standards of service. Over the years, the NDRF has emerged as a benchmark in disaster preparedness and response, earning much respect internationally. @NDRFHQ”