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PM Modi's UAE Visit to Boost Energy Security with Key MoUs

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the UAE will prioritize energy security, with two key MoUs expected on LPG and strategic petroleum reserves. India is exploring alternative routes to bypass the Strait of Hormuz for stable energy flows. The visit is part of a larger six-day tour covering five nations, including Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, and Italy. PM Modi will also address the European Round Table for Industry alongside EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

Key Points: PM Modi's UAE Visit: Energy Security Focus

  • PM Modi's five-nation visit includes UAE, Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, Italy
  • Energy security is a key focus with MoUs on LPG and strategic petroleum reserves
  • Discussions on alternative routes bypassing Strait of Hormuz
  • PM to address European Round Table for Industry with EU Commission President
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PM Modi's UAE visit to focus on energy security

PM Modi's UAE visit focuses on energy security, with MoUs on LPG and strategic petroleum reserves. He will also visit Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, and Italy.

"Energy security will be one of the key focus areas during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the UAE - Official sources"

New Delhi, May 13

Energy security will be one of the key focus areas during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the UAE on Friday, and two important MoUs in the areas of LPG and strategic petroleum reserves are likely to be concluded during it, according to official sources.

India is reported to be in discussions with the UAE on possible long-term alternative routes that bypass the Strait of Hormuz to ensure stable energy flows out of the Gulf region.

Briefing the media, Secretary (West) in the Ministry of External Affairs, Sibi George, stated that on the first leg of his five-nation visit, PM Modi will reach the UAE on Friday, where he will meet the President, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. He said the two leaders will exchange views on bilateral issues, in particular energy cooperation, as well as regional and international issues of mutual interest.

Prime Minister Modi will embark on a six-day visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, and Italy on Friday. For the second leg of his visit, the Prime Minister will reach the Netherlands on the same day. This will be the Prime Minister's second visit to the Netherlands since 2017. During the visit, he will call on King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima and hold talks with Prime Minister Rob Jetten, George said.

For the third leg of the visit, PM Modi will travel to Sweden's Gothenburg and hold bilateral talks with his Swedish counterpart, Ulf Kristersson, to review the entire gamut of bilateral relations and explore new avenues of cooperation to enhance bilateral trade as well as collaboration in green transition, AI, emerging technologies, startups, resilient supply chains, defence, space, climate action and people-to-people ties.

The two Prime Ministers will also address the European Round Table for Industry, a leading pan-European business leaders' forum, along with the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen.

George further stated that during the fourth leg of his visit, the Prime Minister will reach Norway on Monday for the 3rd India-Nordic Summit and bilateral engagements.

He said that the summit will impart a more strategic dimension to India's relationship with the Nordic countries, especially in technology and innovation, green transition and renewable energy, sustainability, blue economy, defence, space, and the Arctic.

George also stated that in the final leg of his visit, the Prime Minister will be in Italy on Tuesday. During the visit, PM Modi will call on the President Sergio Mattarella and hold talks with Prime Minister Georgia Meloni. PM Modi will also visit the headquarters of the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO).

- IANS

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Priya S
Finally some concrete steps on energy partnerships! But why is the PM visiting so many countries? We need more focus on domestic issues like fuel prices. Hope these MoUs translate to lower petrol and diesel costs for common citizens.
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Michael C
Interesting to see India-Nordic cooperation on green transition and AI. The visit to Sweden for European roundtable shows India's growing clout. However, I hope the government doesn't neglect strategic reserves management while wooing foreign partners.
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Kavya N
As someone who works in energy sector, this is welcome news! Our dependency on Gulf oil is huge, and alternative routes will reduce risks. Also nice to see India engaging with Nordic countries on climate tech. But let's see if these MoUs actually get implemented on ground. 🤞
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Jessica F
Five-nation tour seems excessive. PM should spend more time addressing domestic challenges like unemployment and inflation. However, the energy security angle is crucial. Hope these partnerships actually benefit India and not just become photo-ops.
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Vikram M
Strategic Petroleum Reserve partnership with UAE is a smart move. We need to diversify our energy sources and reduce vulnerability to geopolitical shocks. Also glad to see India playing bigger role in global energy discussions. Chalo ab yeh plan par amal hona chahiye!

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