Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Economic Times
The Economic Times
Business

PM Modi likely to seek more energy supplies from UAE during short visit, sources say

NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the United Arab Emirates briefly on Friday, where he is likely to discuss long-term energy supply deals and seek support to expand his country's strategic oil reserves, three sources said.

The UAE will be Modi's first stop on a five-nation tour from May 15 to 20, as the world's third-largest energy importer seeks to secure supplies that have ‌been badly disrupted ⁠by the ⁠U.S.-Israeli war on Iran. The UAE's recent exit from OPEC is expected to boost its output and help countries like India.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.