India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Monday ready to explore the possibility of establishing 'Digital Embassies' under mutually recognised sovereignty arrangements, according to a joint statement issued following the visit of UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Digital embassies and data securityOn the concept of digital embassies, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said during a media briefing that the initiative involves creating a secure repository for data that a country considers strategically important and of national significance. 'Digital embassies still a new idea'"It's an interesting new concept. Given current geopolitical developments, data embassies are expected to become increasingly important in shaping diplomatic relations between nations. The two leaders directed their teams to explore the possibility of establishing 'Digital Embassies' between the UAE and India, under mutually recognised sovereignty arrangements," the statement read.

Source: News 24 January 19, 2026 20:10 UTC