The 13th India-UAE Task Force meeting in Abu Dhabi boosts bilateral trade, CEPA impact, and future investment plans.
The 13th meeting of the India-UAE High Level Joint Task Force on Investments was held today in Abu Dhabi, co-chaired by His Highness Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, MD of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, and Shri Piyush Goyal, India’s Minister of Commerce & Industry.
The meeting brought together senior officials and representatives from both nations, including UAE ministers and chairs of key economic and trade bodies, alongside Indian officials from DPIIT, MEA, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, the Ministry of Health, the Department of Space, RBI, NPCI, Invest India, and others.
Since its establishment in 2013, the Joint Task Force has been a critical forum for promoting bilateral investments, addressing investor challenges, and exploring new areas of cooperation between India and the UAE.
During the meeting, the co-chairs highlighted the positive momentum of bilateral trade, which has surged under the India-UAE CEPA (May 2022). In the first half of 2025, bilateral non-oil trade reached nearly US$38 billion, marking a 34% increase over H1 2024 and reinforcing progress toward the UAE’s 2030 trade targets.
The Task Force reviewed key projects, including Bharat Mart, a 2.7 million sq. ft complex in Jebel Ali Free Zone that enables Indian manufacturers and exporters to showcase products globally. Discussions also explored future collaboration in maritime and space sectors, along with initiatives for bilateral trade in local currencies, integrated payment systems, and Central Bank Digital Currencies.
The meeting also addressed challenges faced by investors from both countries, with directives for timely, mutually agreeable solutions.
His Highness Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan remarked, “The trade and investment relationship between the UAE and India continues to grow at an impressive rate, anchored by shared goals and joint success. The Task Force will keep broadening and deepening our economic partnership.”
Shri Piyush Goyal added, “India is committed to inclusive, sustainable, and resilient growth. The UAE is a key partner in India’s growth story, with innovation, investment, and sustainability forming the pillars of our partnership.”
The 13th Joint Task Force meeting underscores the strong India-UAE economic alliance, boosting trade, investment flows, and collaborative projects across multiple sectors.
Source: PIB
