UAE, September 4,2025|SKY LINK TIMES
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has announced the appointment of Dr. Deepak Mittal as India’s next Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). A seasoned diplomat and a 1998-batch officer of the Indian Foreign Service (IFS), Mittal will take over from Sunjay Sudhir, who is set to retire in September 2025.
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A Distinguished Diplomatic Career of Deepak Mittal
Dr. Mittal is one of India’s most experienced diplomats with more than two decades of service. He has held significant roles in the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s tenure, where he worked on key foreign policy decisions and bilateral engagements.
From 2020 to 2022, Mittal served as India’s Ambassador to Qatar, where he was instrumental in initiating India’s first formal diplomatic contact with the Taliban in Doha after the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. His tenure also saw strong defense of India’s interests and nationals at various international forums, earning him recognition as a skilled negotiator and crisis manager.
He has also worked in various Indian missions abroad and at the MEA headquarters, dealing with multilateral diplomacy, neighborhood relations, and global strategic issues.
UAE: A Key Strategic Partner
The United Arab Emirates is among India’s closest allies in West Asia, playing a vital role in energy security, trade, and investment. The UAE is India’s third-largest trading partner and one of the top sources of crude oil and LPG. Bilateral trade between the two nations crossed $85 billion in 2022-23, reflecting a rapidly growing economic partnership.
Additionally, over 3.5 million Indians live and work in the UAE, making it home to one of the largest Indian expatriate communities worldwide. Their contribution to the UAE’s economy and India’s remittances further strengthens people-to-people ties.
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Modi’s Role in Strengthening Relations
Diplomatic ties between India and the UAE were officially established in 1972, but they have witnessed an unprecedented boost under Prime Minister Modi’s leadership. His 2015 visit to the UAE was the first by an Indian Prime Minister in 34 years and set the stage for closer cooperation.
Since then, PM Modi has visited the Emirates seven times in nine years, reflecting the strategic depth of the relationship. In February 2024, he inaugurated the BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi, a symbol of cultural and interfaith harmony. Earlier, in December 2023, he attended COP-28 in Dubai, highlighting shared global priorities.
Looking Ahead
With Dr. Deepak Mittal’s appointment, experts believe India-UAE ties will expand further in areas like renewable energy, digital economy, defense cooperation, and cultural exchange. His vast diplomatic experience and familiarity with the region are expected to add momentum to one of India’s most crucial international partnerships.
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