National Security Adviser Ajit Doval on Jattvibeday held high-level talks with UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, focusing on the evolving regional security situation and measures to deepen the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries.During his official visit to the UAE, Doval conveyed greetings from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and discussed a range of issues of mutual interest, including regional stability and ongoing geopolitical developments in West Asia.The engagement comes as New Delhi intensifies its diplomatic outreach across the Gulf amid heightened tensions in the region, particularly linked to disruptions in maritime security and the broader strategic churn in West Asia.Doval’s meeting with the UAE leadership follows his recent visit to Saudi Arabia, where he held discussions with top officials on energy security, regional stability and bilateral cooperation, signalling a calibrated push by India to engage key partners at a time of uncertainty.Officials indicated that the talks in Abu Dhabi also reviewed avenues to further strengthen strategic, economic and security ties under the India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, which has seen rapid expansion in recent years across trade, investment and defence cooperation.The outreach assumes significance against the backdrop of ongoing tensions affecting critical sea lanes, including the Strait of Hormuz, a vital corridor for global energy supplies and Indian trade interests.India has consistently emphasised the need for de-escalation, protection of civilian infrastructure and ensuring the free flow of commerce through international waterways, while closely monitoring the safety of its large diaspora in the Gulf.Doval’s visit is being viewed as part of a broader diplomatic effort to reinforce partnerships with key regional actors, secure India’s strategic interests and contribute to stability in a region central to its energy and economic security.