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Prime Minister Narendra Modi begins a significant five-nation tour. He will visit the United Arab Emirates, Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, and Italy. The visits aim to boost India's engagement with Europe and the Gulf region. Discussions will focus on trade, investment, energy, and technology. This tour underscores India's growing global partnerships.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni welcomed Narendra Modi to Rome for discussions aimed at elevating bilateral ties to a special strategic partnership. The visit focuses on strengthening cooperation, particularly through the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), and includes plans for annual summits and a trade target of 20 billion euros by 2029.

Prime Minister Modi's five-nation tour secured nearly $40 billion in investment, with over 50 global firms pledging fresh capital and expansion. Key sectors like semiconductors, defence, and energy saw significant commitments. India elevated ties with the UAE, Netherlands, Sweden, and Italy, fostering strategic partnerships and boosting economic cooperation.

While the US and Israel engaged in conflict with Iran, China quietly leveraged the situation to expand its influence. By positioning itself as a diplomatic alternative and stabilizing energy supplies, Beijing benefited from a weakened American strategic position and growing uncertainty about US reliability among allies.

The Summit issued the Riyadh Declaration of the First China-Arab States Summit which announced that China and Arab States agreed to make efforts to build a China-Arab community with a "shared future in the new era." Chinese President Xi Jinping attended the Summit with leaders from 21 countries of the Arab League.

Arab leaders convened in Baghdad to discuss a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. They pledged support for Gaza's reconstruction. Egypt and Qatar, with US coordination, are working towards a ceasefire. Egypt plans an international conference for Gaza's rebuilding. The summit occurred amidst regional tensions, including US President Donald Trump's visit and Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa's rise.

Saudi Arabia will host leaders from Egypt, Jordan, Qatar, and the UAE on February 20 to discuss President Trump's controversial proposal for a US takeover of Gaza. Palestinian Authority President Mahmud Abbas is also expected to attend, amidst widespread outrage across the Arab world over the suggested mass relocation of Palestinians.

Saudi Arabia is hosting an extraordinary joint Islamic-Arab summit in Riyadh to address the conflict in Gaza. The summit is expected to condemn Israel's campaign in Gaza and call for an end to the forced displacement of Palestinians. Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi expressed the need for action over words before heading to Riyadh. The summit comes as tensions rise in the Middle East and traditional alliances are disrupted. The decision to hold a joint summit was made in consultation with the Arab League and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation.

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman expressed condemnation of the Israeli occupation authorities' violation of international humanitarian law in Gaza. He called for an end to the war, forced displacement, and the creation of conditions for stability and peace. The Saudi-African Summit aimed to enhance political coordination, address regional security threats, and promote economic transformation through new partnerships and research. The Crown Prince also met with Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad to discuss the situation in Gaza and efforts to bring stability to the region.

At an Arab League summit in Baghdad, global leaders urged increased pressure on Israel to halt the Gaza conflict, following intensified Israeli operations. UN chief Guterres called for a permanent ceasefire, while Egypt's President Sisi appealed to US President Trump for intervention. The summit addressed Gaza's reconstruction, countering Trump's earlier controversial proposal.

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky. At the summit in Jeddah, the Ukrainian leader said some countries, including members of the Arab League, preferred to ‘turn a blind eye’ to Russia’s illegal annexation of Ukrainian land.

Saudia Arabia maybe backing Islamabad's request for prime minister Nawaz Sharif meeting with US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of a summit tomorrow in Riyadh, Pakistani media said. Sharif "will raise issue of extremism, terrorism and human rights violations" in Kashmir with Trump, said Tribune

Arab leaders endorsed a plan to rebuild Gaza under the future Palestinian Authority administration, countering Trump's proposal to take over the territory. The Arab League summit urged international support for the plan which aims at Palestinian statehood and exclude Hamas from future governance.

An extraordinary Arab League meeting on Gaza, initially scheduled for next week, has been postponed to March 4, according to Egypt's foreign ministry. The delay was made for "substantive and logistical preparations." The summit will address US President Donald Trump's controversial proposal for Gaza, which includes relocating Palestinians. In response, Saudi Arabia will host leaders from Egypt, Jordan, Qatar, and the UAE to present an alternative plan for Gaza's reconstruction while keeping Palestinians in their land.

Arab leaders from Egypt, Jordan, and Gulf States convened in Saudi Arabia to discuss an alternative to US President Donald Trump's controversial Gaza reconstruction plan. Egypt proposed a detailed three-stage solution, including debris removal, international reconstruction, and urban planning, with up to $20 billion in funding from Gulf States, aiming to permanently resolve Gaza's dire situation.

US President Joe Biden told Arab leaders on Saturday that Washington would remain fully engaged in the Middle East and would not cede influence to other world powers. "We will not walk away and leave a vacuum to be filled by China, Russia or Iran," Biden said during a summit in Jeddah, on the Red Sea coast of Saudi Arabia.

Gulf Arab nations, while not seeking a US-led war with Iran, warn that inaction risks Iran threatening vital oil routes. US officials are pressing for regional support for a military campaign, as Iran's attacks have heightened fears of it holding the region's energy supply hostage. Gulf leaders believe decisive action is needed to degrade Iran's military power.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has praised the dynamic strategic relationship between India and the US, highlighting their collaboration on advanced semiconductors, defence cooperation, and other areas. He also mentioned the elevated Quad partnership between India, Japan, Australia, and the US, which aims to address various challenges including manufacturing vaccines, strengthening maritime security, and tackling climate issues.

The Kremlin on Friday said Russian president Vladimir Putin is not planning to physically attend the G20 Leaders’ Summit in New Delhi, scheduled to be held from September 9-10. The Russian president's main focus is currently on the "special military operation" in Ukraine, said spokesperson Dmitry Peskov.

PM Narendra Modi's neighbourhood outreach may be under scrutiny but he continues to spring surprises from lands far and wide.

Arab and Muslim leaders condemned Israeli actions in Gaza but did not agree on punitive measures against Israel. The joint summit of the Arab League and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation highlighted regional divisions on how to respond to the war. The final declaration rejected Israeli claims of self-defense, demanded a UN Security Council resolution to halt Israeli aggression, and rejected any political resolution that would keep Gaza separate from the West Bank.

Star Indian wrestler Bajrang Punia has been conferred the Indian Personality of the Year Award (Sports) at the Indo arab leaders summit & Awards 2019 in Dubai.

Arab leaders gathered at the Cairo Peace Summit to condemn Israel's bombardment of Gaza and call for renewed efforts to achieve a Middle East peace settlement. Jordan's King Abdullah criticized the global silence on Israel's attacks and urged a fair approach to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas affirmed that Palestinians would not be displaced or driven off their land. The summit aims to prevent a wider regional war, but it is unlikely to produce a joint statement due to sensitivities around a ceasefire and mentioning Hamas's attack.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will join the 16th BRICS Summit in Russia on October 22-23, 2024, to discuss global political and economic issues. The summit, themed 'Strengthening multilateralism for just global development and security,' includes leaders from the newly expanded BRICS bloc with countries like Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and the UAE.

Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates have been invited to join the BRICS alliance from January 2024. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the decision after a summit in Johannesburg. The addition of new members is expected to strengthen the alliance and give shared efforts a new impetus.