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Modi Hosts Arab Ministers, Strengthens Historic India-Arab Ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a delegation of Arab Foreign Ministers, emphasizing the deep historic ties between India and the Arab world. He outlined a vision for future partnership, focusing on cooperation in trade, investment, energy, and technology. The Prime Minister also reiterated India's continued support for the people of Palestine and welcomed ongoing peace efforts. Earlier, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held discussions with Oman's Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi on trade and regional issues.

Key Points: PM Modi Meets Arab Foreign Ministers, Backs Palestine

  • Modi hosts Arab ministers' delegation
  • Reaffirms trade, energy, tech cooperation
  • Reiterates India's support for Palestine
  • Oman FM holds talks with Jaishankar
  • 2nd India-Arab Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Delhi
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PM Modi receives delegation of Arab Foreign Ministers, highlights people-to-people ties

PM Modi highlights deep people-to-people ties with Arab world, commits to trade, energy & tech cooperation, and reiterates support for Palestine.

"deep and historic people-to-people ties between India and the Arab world - PMO Statement"

New Delhi, January 31

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday received a delegation of Foreign Ministers of Arab countries, Secretary General of the League of Arab States, and Heads of Arab delegations, who are in India for the second India-Arab Foreign Ministers' Meeting, a statement by the Prime Minister's Office said.

Prime Minister highlighted the deep and historic people-to-people ties between India and the Arab world, which have continued to inspire and strengthen our relations over the years.

Prime Minister Modi outlined his vision for the India-Arab partnership in the years ahead and reaffirmed India's commitment to further deepen cooperation in trade and investment, energy, technology, healthcare and other priority areas, for the mutual benefit of the people of both countries.

Prime Minister reiterated India's continued support for the people of Palestine and welcomed ongoing peace efforts, including the Gaza peace plan. He conveyed his appreciation for the Arab League's important role in supporting efforts toward regional peace and stability, according to the statement.

Earlier in the day, Oman's Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi held talks with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.

The talks, Jaishankar said, focused on trade, critical minerals and regional developments.

In a post on X, he said, "A pleasure interacting with FM Badr Albusaidi of Oman this morning. Our discussions on trade, critical minerals and regional developments reflected the trust and comfort of our Strategic Partnership."

Albusaidi landed in New Delhi earlier today for the 2nd India Arab Foreign Ministers' Meeting. Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs, Randhir Jaiswal said that Albusaidi's visit will strengthen the partnership between both nations.

In a post on X, he said, "Warm welcome to Foreign Minister of the Sultanate of Oman H.E. Badr Albusaidi to Delhi for the 2nd India Arab Foreign Ministers' Meeting. His visit will further strengthen the multifaceted strategic partnership between India and Oman."

India will host the 2nd India-Arab Foreign Ministers' Meeting (IAFMM) on Saturday. The meeting will be co-chaired by India and the UAE. Foreign Ministers of other Arab League Member States and Arab League Secretary General will participate in the 2nd India-Arab Foreign Ministers' Meeting, a statement by the MEA said.

- ANI

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Priya S
Good to see focus on trade, energy, and tech. But I hope these talks also address the welfare and rights of Indian workers in the Gulf more concretely. The people-to-people ties are real families depending on those jobs.
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Rahul R
The mention of support for Palestine is important and reflects our long-standing principled position. In these difficult times, India's voice for peace and a two-state solution carries weight. Hope it leads to actual humanitarian relief.
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Sarah B
Critical minerals and energy security are the key takeaways here. With Oman and the UAE involved, this is about building resilient supply chains for the future. Smart diplomacy.
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Karthik V
While the vision is good, I respectfully hope the execution is better. We hear about deepening cooperation often, but on the ground, can our small businesses access these markets easily? Less talk, more actionable MoUs please.
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Nisha Z
The Arab world is not just an energy partner anymore. Collaboration in technology and healthcare is the way forward. Imagine joint research institutes! Our historical connections can fuel a modern knowledge partnership.

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