Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday condemned the attack on the United Arab Emirates during the war between the United States and Iran.
PM Modi is currently in the United Arab Emirates on the first leg
of his five-nation diplomatic tour, which will also take him to the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway and Italy.
During his talks with UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, PM Modi condemned the Iranian attacks and said, “We strongly condemn the attacks launched on the UAE. The manner in which the UAE has been targeted is not acceptable in any form. We welcome the steps taken by you to uphold national unity, security and regional integrity.”
The prime minister also expressed gratitude to the UAE president for taking care of Indians living in the country during the attacks.
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“For the care provided to the Indian diaspora residing in the UAE in these difficult times, the manner in which they were considered as members of one’s own family, UAE Govt, you and Royal Family, I express my heartfelt gratitude,” said PM Modi.
‘India Stands Shoulder To Shoulder With UAE’
The prime minister said that India gives importance to dialogue and diplomacy for resolving issues. He said that it is the government’s biggest concern that the Strait of Hormuz remains open.
“The impact of war in the West Asia region is seen across the world today. India has always given importance to dialogue and diplomacy for resolving issues. It is our biggest concern that Hormuz remains free and open. In this regard, it is essential to abide by international laws,” said PM Modi.
PM Modi said that India “stands shoulder to shoulder with the UAE” and will continue to support the country in the future.
أتوجه بالشكر إلى أخي صاحب السمو الشيخ محمد بن زايد آل نهيان، رئيس دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة، على لفتته الكريمة باستقبالي في مطار أبوظبي. وإنني أتطلع إلى مباحثاتنا الرامية إلى تعزيز الروابط بين الهند والإمارات عبر قطاعات مهمة، مثل الطاقة والاستثمار وسلاسل التوريد وغيرها.… pic.twitter.com/usOIZxG7HA
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 15, 2026
“India stands shoulder-to-shoulder with the UAE in every situation, and it will continue to do so. For the restoration of peace and stability, India will extend all possible cooperation,” said the prime minister.
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The prime minister also expressed his happiness at meeting the UAE president and said that both leaders have been talking over the phone regularly.
“For the past some time, we had been talking over the phone regularly. I used to keep speaking to you over the phone, but I was very eager to meet you in person…,” said PM Modi.
“I extend heartfelt gratitude to you for taking our comprehensive strategic partnership to new heights. During your visit to India in January, we agreed to qualitatively upgrade our relations. Even in such a small duration, we have made significant progress in all matters. In the kind of situation we have at hand today, the importance of India-UAE strategic cooperation has vastly increased. In the time to come, we will go ahead together in every area,” the prime minister added.
During the ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran, the United Arab Emirates has come under multiple missile and drone attacks allegedly launched by Iran, significantly escalating tensions across the Gulf region.
Several strikes reportedly targeted strategic locations, including oil facilities and areas near Fujairah Port, prompting the UAE to activate its air defence systems to intercept incoming projectiles.
