Archive · 26 Jan 2026
Over 10 Arab FMs confirm attendance at India-Arab FM meet
India is hosting a big meeting with more than 10 Arab foreign ministers on January 30-31.
This is the second time such a meeting is happening since 2016.
Important ministers from countries like Bahrain, Qatar, Egypt, and Libya are coming.
Libya's foreign minister is visiting India for the first time since 2011, which is a big deal.
They will talk about important world issues, trade, and how to work together better.
Before the main meeting, they will also start a new group to help businesses from India and Arab countries work together.
Over 10 Arab foreign ministers have confirmed attendance at the 2nd India-Arab Foreign Ministers' Meeting on 30-31 January.
Libya's Foreign Minister Eltaher S M Elbaour will make his first visit to India since the fall of Muammar Gaddafi in 2011.
The meeting will be chaired by India's External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar and will focus on geopolitical issues, economic opportunities, and bilateral cooperation.
Representatives from around 22 Arab League nations are expected to attend, including Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit.
The India & Arab Countries Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture (IACCIA) will be formally launched ahead of the main meeting.
- Who
- Over 10 Arab foreign ministers, including those from Bahrain, Qatar, Egypt, UAE, Oman, Sudan, Palestine, Somalia, Mauritania, Comoros, Libya, and Saudi Arabia's vice-foreign minister, along with India's External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar and Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit
- What
- 2nd India-Arab Foreign Ministers' Meeting and the formal launch of the India & Arab Countries Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture (IACCIA)
- When
- 30-31 January
- Where
- India
- Why
- To discuss geopolitical flashpoints, regional stability, economic opportunities, and strengthen bilateral ties
- Event
- 2nd India-Arab Foreign Ministers' Meeting
- Date
- 30-31 January
- Confirmed Attendees
- Foreign ministers from Bahrain, Qatar, Egypt, UAE, Oman, Sudan, Palestine, Somalia, Mauritania, Comoros, Libya, and Saudi Arabia's vice-foreign minister
- Expected Attendees
- Representatives from around 22 Arab League nations
- Historic Attendance
- Libya's Foreign Minister Eltaher S M Elbaour, first visit since 2011
- Key Topics
- Geopolitical flashpoints, Palestinian issue, regional stability, India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor, bilateral trade, investment, energy security, counter-terrorism
- New Initiative
- Formal launch of India & Arab Countries Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture (IACCIA)