New Delhi buzzes with anticipation as foreign ministers from Arab nations arrive for India’s hosting of the second India-Arab Foreign Ministers’ Meeting on January 31. This pivotal conclave seeks to amplify cooperation a decade after its debut.
Pioneering the influx were Comoros’ Mbe Mohamed, Palestine’s Warsen Agabekian Shahin, and Sudan’s Mohiuddin Salim Ahmad Ibrahim on Thursday. MEA spokespersons celebrated their presence as a catalyst for stronger dyadic ties and enhanced public diplomacy.
India and UAE co-chairing, the forum will convene all 22 LAS members’ ministers plus the Secretary-General— a New Delhi premiere. Echoing 2016’s Bahrain success, where economy, energy, education, media, and culture roadmaps were forged, this iteration eyes expanded horizons.
India’s LAS observer status amplifies its voice. The institutional backbone traces to 2002’s MoU, 2008’s Forum launch during Amr Moussa’s visit, and 2013 tweaks. January 30’s SOM precedes the main event.
Twenty nations’ nods for 2026 underline durability. Beyond optics, expect deals on infrastructure, renewables, and knowledge sharing, reinforcing India’s multifaceted Arab partnerships against a backdrop of global realignments.