Ministers and delegates of the 22-member Arab League are gathering in Delhi for the 2nd India-Arab Foreign Ministers’ Meeting on January 30-31, 2026. India and the Arab LeagueThe Arab League, officially known as the League of Arab States (LAS), was formed in Cairo on March 22, 1945, initially with seven members. During the visit of Arab League Secretary General, Amr Moussa, to India in December 2008, the Arab-India Cooperation Forum (AICF) was established. And in December 2010, the Indian Ambassador to Egypt was designated as India’s Permanent Representative to the Arab League. Looking aheadAs India grows into a major economic, political, and military power, the Arab League region forms a critical part of its global matrix.

Source: The Hindu January 30, 2026 12:40 UTC