
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.