Indians in Middle East remit home over $35 billion every year: National Security Advisor | ummid.com
Country needs to engage more with West Asian nations, says National Security Advisor
India's trade and economic ties with the region of about $160 billion were growing, as was its dependence for energy. About 60 percent of oil and gas was imported from the region. It was also a factor in food security as a major source of phosphatic and other fertilizers.