海合会首长抵达新德里,在20年后推进印度-GCC自由贸易协定。 GCC chief arrives in New Delhi, advancing India-GCC Free Trade Agreement after 20 years.

2026年2月24日,海合会秘书长Jasem Mohammad Al Budaiwi抵达新德里,朝改善印度-GCC关系迈出了重要一步。 An important step toward improving India-GCC relations was taken on February 24, 2026, when GCC Secretary General Jasem Mohammad Al Budaiwi arrived in New Delhi. 这次访问是在经过近20年的谈判之后进行的,谈判最终签署了《自由贸易协定职权范围》,这是一个重要的里程碑。 The visit comes after nearly two decades of negotiations culminated in the signing of the Terms of Reference for a Free Trade Agreement, a significant milestone. 在印度与海湾集团之间长达5 000年的贸易历史的基础上,自由贸易协定旨在增加贸易、投资和政策稳定。 Building on a 5,000-year history of trade between India and the Gulf bloc, the FTA aims to increase trade, investment, and policy stability. 由于第一轮谈判定于利雅得举行,海合会官员认为该协定是对全球经济不确定性的一种回应。 With the first round of negotiations scheduled in Riyadh, GCC officials characterized the agreement as a response to global economic uncertainty. 印度欢迎有机会主办会谈,强调印度正在扩大与该区域的外交和经济关系。 India emphasized its expanding diplomatic and economic ties with the region by welcoming the chance to host the talks.