<h1>India views Arab world as gateway to Europe, Africa and Latin America; minister cites trade, investments and chamber plans.</h1> India positions Arab countries as strategic hubs to expand economic outreach into Europe, Africa and Latin America, promoting the India-Arab Chamber to facilitate business matchmaking, policy dialogue and joint ventures across energy, agriculture, manufacturing, technology and infrastructure. The text notes bilateral trade reached roughly USD 240 billion in FY2024-25, Arab suppliers provide about 60% of Indias crude oil and over 50% of fertiliser, and Indian investments of about USD 40 billion underpin local job creation and export promotion; the large Indian diaspora is identified as a people-to-people bridge. The Budget will prioritise skills, manufacturing and MSME support to leverage these links.