India Backs Gaza Peace Plan, Pushes Zero-Tolerance on Terrorism at India-Arab Meet
India Backs Gaza Peace Plan, Pushes Zero-Tolerance on Terrorism at India-Arab Meet
Jaishankar voices universal zero-tolerance to terrorism while backing Gaza peace efforts during the India-Arab Foreign Ministers Meeting.
At the second India-Arab Foreign Ministers Meeting, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar framed the Gaza violence as a shared global priority. He said ending the violence in Gaza is a widely acknowledged objective and that the discussion also touched on crises in Sudan, Libya, and Lebanon. He reiterated India's stance that the fight against terrorism is universal and that India reserves the right to defend itself.
Jaishankar noted the outcomes of the October 2025 Sharm el-Sheikh Peace Summit and UN Security Council Resolution 2803, which supported a transitional administration and the possible deployment of an International Stabilisation Force to end the conflict. He added that the Gaza plan is part of a broader international effort being deliberated within this framework.
India has stepped up security diplomacy in 2026, hosting high level talks with Arab partners including the UAE and Saudi Arabia. A facility opened in Aden last October is intended to support consular and liaison services and is seen as part of expanding India’s footprint in conflict areas. The discussions also referenced the Houthis and the broader security architecture in the region.
Prime Minister Modi is expected to visit Israel later this month, signaling India’s intent to engage with a wide range of regional partners to push for peace and humanitarian relief. The meeting underscored the idea that the Arab world forms part of India’s extended neighborhood, bound by civilizational ties and shared interests.
Jaishankar concluded by stressing that ending violence in Gaza and other flashpoints requires a credible peace framework and sustained international cooperation.
