BRICS sidelines bring India-UAE investment talks and Iran-UAE contact
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed at the BRICS summit, with reports citing discussions on defence, space, nuclear energy and an $11.5 billion Odisha investment. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian also met the crown prince as conflict strained regional relations. The leaders' offices disclosed no detailed agreements.
Why it matters
The meetings put India at the centre of Gulf diplomacy and investment discussions during a period of regional conflict.
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Part of the September 13, 2026 brief.