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Sheikh Abdullah Leads UAE-France-India Talks on UNGA Sidelines

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September 23, 2026

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On 23rd September 2026, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan led a trilateral meeting in New York, USA in the margins of UNGA 81 with Mr. Jean-Marc Taylor, Minister of Foreign Affairs of France and Mr. Vijay Goel, Minister of State for External Affairs of India on the occasion of the 81st session of the UNGA. The meeting was part of a trilateral UAE-France-India Cooperation Framework.

French Foreign Affairs and Europe Minister Jean-Noël Barrot and External Affairs Minister Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar met Sheikh Abdullah on matters of shared interest and on the international agenda in general.

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Strengthening UAE-France-India Cooperation

The meeting was dedicated to fostering cooperation in various areas between the three countries which could help implement the countries’ development agenda. The ministers also shared their perspectives on regional and international developments and topics currently under discussion at the UN General Assembly, the UAE Foreign Ministry said.

The form of the trilaterals involves the presence of three countries whose bilateral relationship and interests have been built in the Middle East, Europe and the Indo-Pacific. The Ministry of External Affairs also mentions UAE-France-India or G-U3, as being one of the platforms on which India is involved in plurilateral cooperation.

Technology, AI and Strategic Sectors

The issue of advanced development is an important aspect of commonality of efforts between the three nations. Other UAE’s broader meetings have covered artificial intelligence, advanced technology, renewable energy, climate issues, health, education and culture at UNGA 81.

On the part of France, the sides have emphasized the expanded cooperation in the defense, new technologies and higher education sectors, while on the part of India, the two countries have jointly broken the silence over the political and economic situation in Europe. Prior to the UNGA session on 21st September, Barrot with Jaishankar also discussed the issues of international law, multilateralism and the right to freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and the Strait of Bab el-Mandeb.

Regional and International Developments

In addition to the economic and technological cooperation, the ministers provided information on regional and international developments. The meeting the two held occurred as governments met for UNGA 81 in New York, where key topics are security, cooperation between international organisations and international stability.

The dialogues are part of the ongoing diplomatic engagement in the High-level week of the UN General Assembly. Sheikh Abdullah’s trips to New York are intended to promote UAE partnerships and contribute to global efforts towards peace, stability and sustainable development.

Broader Trilateral Partnership

The UAE-France-India framework aims to enable the three nations to cooperate during this framework on issues of common concern. It covers themes related to strategic, economic and technological cooperation and meetings serve to review developments and seek ways for further coordination.

New technologies, energy, education, investment and international affairs, among other issues, are likely to remain relevant to the trilateral partnership, as the three countries keep engaging on these topics.

FAQs

Who was the chairman of the UAE-France-India trilateral meeting?

The meeting was chaired by UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan in New York.

Who was the membership present to the meeting?

Sheikh Abdullah was joined by French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot and Indian External Affairs Minister Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar.

What is the ‘UAE-France-India trilateral initiative’?

Cooperative Interaction Model with UAE, France & India with a platform to coordinate between the three countries on a common strategic and development agenda.