The 2nd India-Arab Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi on January 31, 2026, adopted the Delhi Declaration 2026 to deepen strategic, economic, and political ties.
Key highlights from the meeting and the adopted Delhi Declaration include:
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- Deepened Economic Ties: The declaration sets a foundation to strengthen partnerships in energy (including green hydrogen), trade, investment, digital technologies, agriculture, and space.
- Zero-Tolerance on Terrorism: Both sides reinforced a shared commitment to fight terrorism and transnational crime in all forms.
- Regional Stability & Palestine: Discussions highlighted the need for peace in Gaza, Sudan, Yemen, and Libya, with India reaffirming its support for a just and lasting resolution to the Palestinian issue.
- Strategic Cooperation: The meeting emphasized strengthening maritime security, defense cooperation, and cultural exchanges.
- Multilateral Reform: Both sides called for urgent reforms of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to reflect current global realities, emphasizing a fairer, representative, and multipolar world order.
- Institutional Framework: The 2026-2028 Executive Program was adopted to ensure structured, regular interactions between India and the Arab League states.
