India's historic meeting, how are relations with GCC?
Updated: Sep 9, 2024, 17:36 IST
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) serves as a regional entity comprised of six nations from the Arab world. This organization has become a significant trading ally for India, supplying approximately 34 percent of its total crude oil. Additionally, nations such as Saudi Arabia and the UAE have invested substantially in India.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has arrived in Riyadh, the capital city of Saudi Arabia, to attend the GCC meeting. He shared on Instagram, "I've come to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to take part in the inaugural meeting of India-Gulf Cooperation Council Foreign Ministers." He expressed gratitude to Deputy Minister of Protocol Affairs Abdul Majeed Al Smari for the warm reception.
A press release from the Ministry of External Affairs revealed that during his trip, the Foreign Minister will engage in bilateral discussions with his counterparts from the GCC member states. The GCC features six Arab countries, namely Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Bahrain, Qatar, and Oman. Founded in 1981, its headquarters is situated in Riyadh.
The charter of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) defines the organization as a political, economic, and social regional entity. Its mission is to enhance integration, coordination, and cooperative efforts among member nations in all sectors. The GCC fosters the establishment of common regulations and collaboration in various domains, including trade, security, tourism, governance, and scientific research.
On Tuesday, Riyadh will host the 161st GCC Ministerial Council meeting, alongside three joint ministerial discussions between GCC members and representatives from Russia, India, and Brazil. This meeting holds significant importance for India, as the Foreign Minister will engage with the Foreign Ministers from GCC states.
The GCC has risen as a key partner for India, with around 7 million Indians employed across these nations. Indian expatriates have been instrumental in the development of Gulf countries, contributing to the fact that approximately 34 percent of total crude oil supplies come from these six nations. Furthermore, countries like Saudi Arabia and the UAE have invested in various sectors in India.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has arrived in Riyadh, the capital city of Saudi Arabia, to attend the GCC meeting. He shared on Instagram, "I've come to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to take part in the inaugural meeting of India-Gulf Cooperation Council Foreign Ministers." He expressed gratitude to Deputy Minister of Protocol Affairs Abdul Majeed Al Smari for the warm reception.
A press release from the Ministry of External Affairs revealed that during his trip, the Foreign Minister will engage in bilateral discussions with his counterparts from the GCC member states. The GCC features six Arab countries, namely Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Bahrain, Qatar, and Oman. Founded in 1981, its headquarters is situated in Riyadh.
The charter of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) defines the organization as a political, economic, and social regional entity. Its mission is to enhance integration, coordination, and cooperative efforts among member nations in all sectors. The GCC fosters the establishment of common regulations and collaboration in various domains, including trade, security, tourism, governance, and scientific research.
On Tuesday, Riyadh will host the 161st GCC Ministerial Council meeting, alongside three joint ministerial discussions between GCC members and representatives from Russia, India, and Brazil. This meeting holds significant importance for India, as the Foreign Minister will engage with the Foreign Ministers from GCC states.
The GCC has risen as a key partner for India, with around 7 million Indians employed across these nations. Indian expatriates have been instrumental in the development of Gulf countries, contributing to the fact that approximately 34 percent of total crude oil supplies come from these six nations. Furthermore, countries like Saudi Arabia and the UAE have invested in various sectors in India.