New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar addressed the 2nd India-Arab Foreign Ministers' Meeting in New Delhi on January 31, 2026, at a time when the global order is undergoing significant political, economic, technological, and demographic transformations. He noted that these changes are particularly evident in West Asia, a region of direct relevance to India due to its proximity and deep strategic, economic, and people-to-people links with Arab nations.

Referring to recent developments in the Middle East, the Minister highlighted the Gaza situation as a major focus of the international community. He recalled discussions at the Sharm-el-Sheikh Peace Summit in October 2025 and the subsequent UN Security Council Resolu...