External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar, UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and French Foreign Minister Jean‑Noel Barrot came together for the India‑UAE‑France trilateral meeting on the sidelines of the 81st UN General Assembly.

The three leaders reviewed progress in cooperation across key sectors including Artificial Intelligence (AI), space exploration, health sciences, energy, and culture. They emphasised the importance of expanding trilateral collaboration and building on the strong ties already shared between the three nations.

According to the Ministry of External Affairs, the ministers also discussed the situation in West Asia, underlining the need for stability and joint efforts in addressing regional challenges.

The trilateral reflects India’s growing role in global partnerships, combining technological innovation, cultural exchange, and strategic cooperation with trusted allies in Europe and the Middle East.