| ID | 142139 |
| Title Proper | Narendra Modi and the making of the India-UAE strategic partnership |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Luke, Ashok Alex |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | The foundation for India’s robust west Asian engagements in recent times was shaped by Modi’s predecessor, Dr Manmohan Singh who invited the former Saudi king to India in 2006 and in turn visited the kingdom in 2010 which further lead to the strengthening of ties between India and the region. Today the GCC reaches out to India with great significance, and it is here where India’s “look west” policy converges with GCC’s “look east” policy whereby the energy-rich gulf nations explore the Asian markets for their future prospects. Not only does India have the potential to contribute to UAE’s ‘Vision 2021’, but also the two nations can jointly work towards the vision of a 21st Century Asia. Though Benjamin Netanyahu happened to be the first leader from the region whom Mr Modi met, he had chosen carefully to visit an Arab nation first before he visited Israel, at the same time it is clear that India cannot afford to have a zero sum game in the region between the Arabs and Israel just as the big powers have. UAE as a moderate Islamic nation promotes and accepts peaceful coexistence and social harmony serving as an example of multicultural society. |
| `In' analytical Note | World Focus Vol. 36, No.12; Dec 2015: p.108-112 |
| Journal Source | World Focus 2015-12 36, 12 |
| Key Words | Narendra Modi ; Making India ; India-UAE Strategic Partnership |