New Delhi, May 14 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the United Arab Emirates tomorrow is "very significant", coming in the backdrop of what is happening in West Asia, former Indian Ambassador to the UAE Sanjay Sudhir has said, noting that it is a strong symbol of support.

In an interview with ANI, Sanjay Sudhir also spoke about expectations from the visit in terms of boosting India's energy security and likely talks for augmenting supplies of LPG and LNG.

He also spoke about the UAE planning to expand its crude production to 5 million barrels a day by 2027, following its decision to quit OPEC and the likelihood of Indian companies talking to those in the Gulf country for long-term contracts.

Referring to the warmth of ties bet...