India, Feb. 1 -- Against the backdrop of intensifying global economic uncertainty and widening geopolitical divides, the 2nd India-Arab Foreign Ministers' Meeting held in New Delhi has acquired fresh strategic relevance, reflecting India's push to reinforce partnerships at a time of trade frictions with the United States and the continuing conflict in Gaza.

Hosted by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and co-chaired with the United Arab Emirates, the meeting brought together foreign ministers from all 22 member states of the Arab League along with its Secretary General. The discussions signalled more than routine diplomacy, pointing to a shared recognition among India and Arab nations that shifting global power equations require deep...