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Indian PM seeks trade, energy stability on UAE-Europe tour

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the presidential palace Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on 6 May, 2026. © Sajjad HUSSAIN / AFP

New Delhi (AFP) – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi began a five-nation tour on Friday, heading to the United Arab Emirates before Europe, overshadowed by energy and supply-chain worries due to the Iran war.

Disruptions around Gulf shipping routes and the Strait of Hormuz continue to drive volatility in oil and gas markets, increasing pressure on energy-importing economies, including India.

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