Gulf Cooperation Council

INDIA- GULF COOPERATION COUNCIL (GCC) FREE TRADE AGREEMENT(FTA)

In February 2026, India and the GCC finalized the ToR for an FTA under the Act West policy, aiming to expand ties beyond energy into renewables, investment, and diaspora welfare. Backed by $178.56 billion trade, it supports IMEC and targets $300 billion trade by 2030.

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INDIA-OMAN RELATIONS: STATUS, SIGNIFICANCE, CHALLENGES, WAY FORWARD

India–Oman ties, central to India’s West Asia policy, have deepened into a strategic partnership anchored in defence, trade and culture. Duqm Port access and Hormuz proximity enhance maritime security. The proposed CEPA promises trade growth, while alignment with Oman Vision 2040 can offset regional instability and Chinese influence.

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INDIA-QATAR RELATIONS: STATUS, SIGNIFICANCE, CHALLENGES, WAY FORWARD

India and Qatar have strengthened their Strategic Partnership, advancing energy security, trade diversification, and digital collaboration. By leveraging LNG supplies, expanding non-hydrocarbon sectors, and engaging the Indian diaspora, both nations drive mutual economic growth and investment.

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