<h4>Overview of Key Agreements</h4><p>The visit saw the signing of several pivotal agreements between <strong>India</strong> and the <strong>United Arab Emirates (UAE)</strong>. These agreements strengthen bilateral ties, particularly in critical sectors like <strong>energy</strong> and <strong>strategic cooperation</strong>.</p><div class='key-point-box'><p>The signed MoUs underscore a deepening strategic partnership, focusing on <strong>energy security</strong> and <strong>technological collaboration</strong> between the two nations.</p></div><h4>Civil Nuclear Cooperation</h4><p>A significant <strong>Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)</strong> was signed for <strong>civil nuclear cooperation</strong> between India and the UAE. This marks a crucial step in expanding their strategic partnership.</p><p>The agreement specifically involves the <strong>Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL)</strong> from India and the <strong>Emirates Nuclear Energy Company (ENEC)</strong> from the UAE.</p><p>Their collaboration focuses on the <strong>operation and maintenance</strong> of the <strong>Barakah Nuclear Power Plant</strong>.</p><div class='info-box'><p><strong>Barakah Nuclear Power Plant</strong>:</p><ul><li><strong>Location</strong>: Al Dhafra, within the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, UAE.</li><li><strong>Significance</strong>: It is recognized as the <strong>Arab world’s first nuclear power plant</strong>, highlighting the UAE's advancements in nuclear energy.</li></ul></div><h4>Energy Sector Agreements</h4><p>The energy sector saw the signing of two key MoUs, reinforcing India's energy security and its relationship with the UAE, a major global energy supplier.</p><h5>LNG Supply Agreement</h5><p>An <strong>MoU</strong> was formalized for a <strong>long-term Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) supply</strong> between the <strong>UAE</strong> and <strong>India</strong>. This agreement aims to ensure a stable and consistent supply of natural gas for India's growing energy demands.</p><h5>Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) MoU</h5><p>Another vital <strong>MoU</strong> was signed with <strong>India Strategic Petroleum Reserve Limited (ISPRL)</strong>. This agreement pertains to the <strong>supply of petroleum</strong>, bolstering India's strategic oil reserves.</p><div class='exam-tip-box'><p><strong>UPSC Insight</strong>: Agreements related to <strong>energy security</strong> (like LNG supply and SPR) are frequently asked in <strong>GS Paper 2 (International Relations)</strong> and <strong>GS Paper 3 (Economy/Infrastructure)</strong>. Understand their strategic implications for India.</p></div>