Chaitanya AwasthiAIR 37 · CSE 2022 · 207 wordsTheir whole copy
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India has key geo-strategic interests in West Asia. In the last few decades, UAE has emerged as a key player in Middle East. It has thus attracted reaction not just from India but western Nations given its relatively softer socio-economic outlook. (eg. Israel-USA-UAE Abraham Accords)
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INDIA'S INTERESTS
(1) Geo-political
- Key part of India's attempt at greater influence in Middle East. eg. I2U2 (aka 2nd Quad, India-Israel-USA-UAE)
- Being a port country, countering Chinese influence.
- Crucial for balance between Iran, Saudi Arabia and Israel.
(2) Economic
- UAE looking to diversify beyond hydrocarbon.
- India, a lucrative destination
- Top 3 trading partner of India
- Huge Remittance from UAE to India
↳ Recent India- UAE CEPA to intensify the economic relationship which is the backbone of India-UAE ties. ↳ Sovereign Fund of UAE invests in Startups and FDI for India.
(3) Socio-Cultural ↳ Large Diaspora, Expos and Cultural Programs. ↳ State Head visits ↳ Cricket and Bollywood events.
(4) Security
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↳ Combat anti-India radicalism ↳ Secure Indian interests in the Persian Gulf given its strategic location ↳ Energy security for India. # energy Security
In lieu of its importance, India has intensified its engagement with UAE keeping in mind its strategic autonomy and multi-alignment policy.