Pakistan, May 16 -- India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have agreed to strengthen bilateral defence and energy cooperation during Prime Minister Narendra Modi latest visit to the Gulf state, marking a significant expansion of strategic ties between the two countries.

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According to India's foreign ministry, both sides finalised a framework for a strategic defence partnership focused on boosting collaboration in defence manufacturing, advanced technology, innovation and regional security.

The agreement includes plans to expand joint military training exercises, maritime security coordination, cyber defence cooperation, secure communications and intelligence sharing. The move reflects gr...