Second India-Arab Foreign Ministers Meeting in New Delhi

New Delhi, India, hosted the second India-Arab Foreign Ministers Meeting on January 31, 2026, bringing together representatives from the 22 member states of the League of Arab States for a key diplomatic gathering co-chaired by India and the United Arab Emirates. The event, held after a decade-long gap since the inaugural meeting in Bahrain in 2016, focused on advancing cooperation in economy, energy, education, media, and culture, while addressing regional challenges in the Middle East.

Foreign ministers, along with other ministers, ministers of state, senior officials, and Arab League Secretary General Ahmed Aboul Gheit, participated in the discussions. Around 15 foreign ministers attended, marking the first time India has hosted the forum in its capital. The meeting was preceded by the fourth India-Arab Senior Officials Meeting on January 30 at Bharat Mandapam, which set the stage for the higher-level talks.

Oman's Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi arrived in New Delhi ahead of the event, receiving a warm welcome from Indian officials. Randhir Jaiswal, spokesperson for India's Ministry of External Affairs, stated on social media that the visit would further strengthen the...