{"id":25195,"date":"2026-09-13T09:05:01","date_gmt":"2026-09-13T03:20:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eng.dragonmedia.com.np\/?p=25195"},"modified":"2026-09-13T09:05:01","modified_gmt":"2026-09-13T03:20:01","slug":"uaes-balanced-presence-at-brics-sheikh-khaled-highlights-gulf-diplomacy-energy-security-and-economic-connectivity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eng.dragonmedia.com.np\/?p=25195","title":{"rendered":"UAE\u2019s Balanced Presence at BRICS: Sheikh Khaled Highlights Gulf Diplomacy, Energy Security and Economic Connectivity<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dragon Media News Desk<\/strong><\/p>\n

The United Arab Emirates has drawn significant attention at the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi for its role in Gulf diplomacy, energy security, trade connectivity and broader economic cooperation with the Global South. Representing UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has led the country\u2019s delegation, with regional and international media viewing his participation as part of the UAE\u2019s increasingly active multilateral diplomacy.<\/p>\n

Sheikh Khaled\u2019s presence in New Delhi comes at a time when security in West Asia, energy supplies and maritime trade remain highly sensitive issues for the global economy. The UAE is not only a major energy producer, but also an important center for global trade, aviation, ports, finance, investment and technology. Its active participation in BRICS is therefore seen as significant from both economic and regional stability perspectives.<\/p>\n

One of the most notable diplomatic developments at the summit has been Sheikh Khaled\u2019s interaction with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. With tensions continuing across West Asia, direct engagement between senior representatives of Iran and the UAE has highlighted the potential of BRICS to serve not only as an economic platform, but also as a space for maintaining dialogue during periods of regional uncertainty.<\/p>\n

The participation of both Iran and the UAE in the New Delhi Declaration has also carried symbolic importance. Their support for common language emphasizing restraint, diplomacy, civilian protection, respect for sovereignty and the security of international trade and maritime navigation has been viewed as a positive example of consensus-building within the expanded BRICS framework.<\/p>\n

Sheikh Khaled\u2019s meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also attracted attention. Relations between India and the UAE have expanded rapidly in recent years across trade, energy, investment, infrastructure, food security, technology and people-to-people ties. New Delhi has viewed the UAE delegation\u2019s participation as another opportunity to deepen the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries.<\/p>\n

India-UAE relations also provide a practical example of the kind of cooperation BRICS seeks to promote. India offers a large consumer market and a fast-growing economy, while the UAE is a major hub for global capital, energy, logistics, ports and financial services. The combination of these strengths creates considerable opportunities in trade, energy transition, food supply chains, digital services and infrastructure.<\/p>\n

Sheikh Khaled has also maintained engagement with Russian President Vladimir Putin during the summit, reflecting the UAE\u2019s broader diplomatic approach of developing parallel relationships with different global power centers. Abu Dhabi continues to maintain close relations with the United States and Europe while simultaneously expanding political and economic cooperation with China, India, Russia and other countries of the Global South.<\/p>\n

His interaction with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has further highlighted the UAE\u2019s growing engagement with Africa. The UAE has been expanding its presence in African ports, energy, agriculture, infrastructure, trade and investment, and the BRICS framework offers additional opportunities to connect the Gulf, South Asia and Africa through new economic corridors.<\/p>\n

The UAE\u2019s importance within BRICS extends well beyond traditional energy. Although Abu Dhabi remains one of the world\u2019s major energy centers, it is also investing heavily in renewable energy, artificial intelligence, financial services, advanced industries and future technologies. This gives the UAE the potential to serve as a bridge between conventional energy security and the emerging green economy.<\/p>\n

Another key advantage is the UAE\u2019s global trade and maritime connectivity. Located between the Persian Gulf and the Indian Ocean, its ports and logistics networks link Asia, Africa and Europe. As BRICS places greater emphasis on resilient supply chains, maritime security and trade connectivity, the UAE\u2019s practical experience in these areas could become increasingly valuable.<\/p>\n

International media have also linked Sheikh Khaled\u2019s presence to the UAE\u2019s multidirectional diplomacy. Abu Dhabi\u2019s policy of avoiding rigid alignment with a single geopolitical bloc while maintaining strong ties with multiple powers closely resembles India\u2019s emphasis on strategic autonomy and the partnership-based character that BRICS seeks to preserve.<\/p>\n

While Xi Jinping represents China\u2019s economic and industrial strength, Vladimir Putin Russia\u2019s strategic influence, Narendra Modi India\u2019s diplomatic balancing role, Cyril Ramaphosa Africa\u2019s development aspirations, Masoud Pezeshkian Iran\u2019s focus on economic sovereignty, and Prabowo Subianto the Bandung spirit, Sheikh Khaled has projected the Gulf\u2019s emphasis on economic openness, energy security and dialogue-driven diplomacy.<\/p>\n

The positive message from New Delhi is clear: economic influence and regional power can be used not only for competition, but also for connectivity, mediation, investment and cooperation. At a time of continuing tensions in West Asia, maintaining dialogue with different sides and contributing to consensus within BRICS has emerged as one of the UAE\u2019s most important diplomatic contributions.<\/p>\n

From this perspective, Sheikh Khaled\u2019s presence in New Delhi represents more than the UAE alone. It highlights the country\u2019s growing role as a bridge linking the Gulf, South Asia, Africa and the wider Global South through trade, energy, investment and diplomatic engagement.<\/p>\n

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