India, GCC Reaffirm Close Ties, Review Progress on Joint Action Plan

September 26, 2026 11:56 AM

India, GCC Reaffirm Close Ties, Review Progress on Joint Action Plan

At the India-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Troika Ministerial Meeting in New York on Friday, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar highlighted the historically close and friendly ties between India and GCC countries, underpinned by vibrant trade and strong people-to-people linkages, while noting that the relationship has deepened in recent years across trade, investment, energy, health, technology and cultural exchanges. The two sides reviewed progress in implementing the India-GCC Joint Actio...

India, Gulf Cooperation Council sign terms of reference for Free Trade Agreement

February 5, 2026 10:42 PM

India, Gulf Cooperation Council sign terms of reference for Free Trade Agreement

India and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) on Thursday signed the Terms of Reference (ToR) for negotiations on a proposed Free Trade Agreement (FTA), marking a significant step towards deepening economic ties between the two sides. The ToR was signed at Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi, by Ajay Bhadoo, Additional Secretary and Chief Negotiator at the Department of Commerce, and Dr. Raja Al Marzouqi, Chief Negotiator of the GCC Secretariat General. The signing took place in the presence of Union Comm...