Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], February 1 (ANI): Telangana BJP President N Ramchander Rao, on Saturday, said that India's engagement with Arab nations through the India-Arab Foreign Ministers' Meeting reflects the country's efforts to enhance diplomatic influence and ease global tensions.

Speaking on the significance of the meeting, Rao said, 'India is making all diplomatic efforts to ease down the world tensions, and with regard to easing business, the Arab nations are also building strong relations with India.'

Rao noted that the visit by Arab foreign ministers to India would further strengthen cooperation between nations, stating, 'This Arab nations' visit to India will improve business activity and bilateral relations... The second round of visits by Arab nations to our country is a significant boost to our economy and diplomatic relations.'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday received the foreign ministers and delegations of the Arab League here in the national capital and underlined that enhanced cooperation across sectors like trade, tech and energy will take the partnership to new heights.

The delegation is in India for the 2nd India-Arab Foreign Ministers' Meeting.

The Office of the Prime Minister said in a statement on Saturday that PM Modi highlighted the deep and historical people-to-people ties between India and the Arab world, which have inspired and strengthened our relations over the years.

PM Modi outlined his vision for the India-Arab partnership in the years to come and reaffirmed India's commitment to further deepen cooperation in trade and investment, energy, technology, healthcare and other priority areas for the mutual benefit of our peoples.

He reiterated India's continued support to the Palestinian people and welcomed ongoing peace efforts, including the Gaza Peace Plan. He expressed gratitude for the important role played by the Arab League in efforts to achieve regional peace and stability. (ANI)