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India's Deepening Economic and Strategic Ties with the Middle East...
22 Sep, 2025 14:06 114 min read
India's strategic and economic ties with the Middle East are anchored by its critical dependence on the region, which supplies over 80% of its oil imports and hosts nearly half of its overseas workforce whose remittances are vital. While the relationship is expanding to include Indian strategic investments in infrastructure like ports, progress on major joint projects has been slow. New Delhi carefully navigates a complex geopolitical tightrope, balancing its ties with the US and Europe against its membership in BRICS with China and Russia. Recent developments, such as a Saudi-Pakistan defense pact, introduce potential strains, testing the resilience of India's partnership with Gulf nations. Despite these challenges, India's growing economic stature ensures its continued and deepening engagement with the Middle East.... More