- What is it?: The Arab League or Leagues of Arab States is a 22 member organisation with membership in both Asia and Africa.
- Note: The Relations with Arabs dates back to ancient times when traders, scholars and diplomats would often traverse the Arabian Sea and the land routes linking India to West Asia and the Arab peninsula.
- Relevance in the Present World
- Most of India’s external trade passes through the Suez Canal, the Red Sea, and the Gulf of Aden.
- About 60% of India’s crude oil imports.
- More than 50% of fertilizers.
- 9 million Indian diaspora in this area.
Source: The Hindu