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Oman FM Arrives in Delhi for Key India-Arab Foreign Ministers' Summit

Foreign Minister of Oman, Badr Albusaidi, has arrived in New Delhi to attend the second India-Arab Foreign Ministers' Meeting. The event, co-hosted by India and the UAE, has seen the arrival of several Arab dignitaries, including ministers from Libya, Somalia, and Qatar. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held a series of bilateral meetings with counterparts to discuss enhancing cooperation across various sectors. The high-level meeting aims to build on existing partnerships, with a focus on priority areas like economy and energy.

Key Points: India Hosts 2nd India-Arab Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Delhi

  • Oman's FM arrives for key summit
  • UAE Minister of State also in attendance
  • EAM Jaishankar holds bilateral talks
  • Aim to expand economic & energy cooperation
  • First such meeting in a decade
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Oman's Foreign Minister arrives in New Delhi for 2nd India-Arab Foreign Ministers' Meet

Oman, UAE, and other Arab foreign ministers arrive in New Delhi for the second IAFMM to strengthen strategic partnerships with India.

"His visit will further strengthen the multifaceted strategic partnership between India and Oman. - Ministry of External Affairs"

New Delhi, Jan 31

Foreign Minister of Oman, Badr Albusaidi, arrived in New Delhi on Saturday to attend the second India-Arab Foreign Ministers' Meeting.

Welcoming Oman's Foreign Minister, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) took to X and stated: "His visit will further strengthen the multifaceted strategic partnership between India and Oman."

Earlier in the day, Khalifa Shaheen Al Marar, United Arab Emirates' Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, arrived in New Delhi to attend IAFMM.

The MEA warmly welcomed the UAE leader and said, "His visit will further strengthen the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between India and the UAE."

On Friday, Foreign Ministers of Libya, Eltaher S M Elbaour, Somalia, Abdisalam Ali, and Minister of State for Foreign Affairs of Qatar, Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi, arrived in New Delhi to participate in the second IAFMM.

Extending a warm welcome to the delegates, the MEA stated that their visit would help strengthen the bilateral partnership between India and the respective countries.

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Friday met League of Arab States Secretary General Ahmed Aboul Gheit in New Delhi to discuss strengthening cooperation between the two sides across various sectors.

Following their talks, EAM Jaishankar posted on X, "A warm meeting with Secretary General, League of Arab States, Ahmed Aboul Gheit this morning. Had a wide ranging conversation about our cooperation and strengthening it across various domains. Also exchanged views on the recent developments in the region."

EAM Jaishankar also held separate meetings with Foreign Ministers of Comoros Mbae Mohamed; Sudan Mohieldin Salim Ahmed Ibrahim; Libya Eltaher S.M. Elbaour; Somalia Abdisalam Ali; and Palestine's Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Varsen Aghabekian.

The discussions centred on enhancing the bilateral cooperation and deepening collaboration across several sectors.

India is set to host the second IAFMM on Saturday. The meeting, being hosted by India and the United Arab Emirates, will have the participation of Foreign Ministers from other Arab League Member States and the Arab League Secretary General.

The second India-Arab Foreign Ministers Meeting is expected to build on existing cooperation and expand the partnership.

The Foreign Ministers' meeting is taking place after 10 years, as the first meeting was held in Bahrain in 2016. During the first Foreign Ministers Meeting, the leaders identified five priority verticals of cooperation - economy, energy, education, media and culture and proposed a set of activities across these verticals.

"India Arab Foreign Ministers' Meeting is the highest institutional mechanism driving this partnership, which was formalised in March 2002 when India and the League of Arab States (LAS) signed an MoU institutionalising the process of dialogue," the MEA stated.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Good to see such high-level engagement. Oman and UAE have always been strong partners. The focus should also be on creating more opportunities for Indian professionals and skilled workers in these countries.
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Aman W
While the diplomacy is important, I hope our government also uses this platform to address the welfare of Indian blue-collar workers in the Gulf. Their rights and working conditions need to be a permanent agenda item.
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Sarah B
As an expat in India, it's fascinating to see New Delhi's growing diplomatic footprint. Hosting such a meeting after 10 years shows a renewed push. The economic and cultural links between India and the Arab states are deep and historic.
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Vikram M
Jaishankar Sir is doing a great job! Strategic partnerships in energy, defense, and counter-terrorism with these nations are vital for our national interests. Bas ab is baat pe amal hona chahiye.
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Kavya N
Cooperation in education and culture mentioned from the first meeting is key. We should promote more student exchanges, Arabic language studies here, and Hindi/Indian culture there. Soft power matters!

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