Political Science · India's Foreign Policy
UGC NET Jun 2019 Political Science
The Look West Policy of India advocated the expansion and extension of India's relations with:
AWestern countries
BEuropean Union
CWest Asian countries ✓ Correct
DAfrica and Latin America
Correct answer: (C) West Asian countries — The Look West Policy targets West Asia, so the answer is West Asian countries.
Explanation
★The Look West Policy targets West Asia, so the answer is West Asian countries.
★It aims to deepen India's multi-dimensional engagement with the West Asian region.
★It works along three main axes: the Arab Gulf states, Israel, and Iran.
★India has built independent ties with Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar and Iran.
★Oman has long been a crucial partner for India in the region.
★The first prime ministerial visit to Palestine underscored this outreach.
★Energy security, trade and the large Indian diaspora drive India's West Asia policy.
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