D Dhanuraj, Chairman of the Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR), and Dr. Dhritishree Bordalai, Senior Research Associate at CPPR, shared their perspectives on the objectives and expected outcomes of Kochi Dialogue 2026 in comments to Arab News. Dhanuraj highlighted the Dialogue’s role in bringing together key stakeholders from India and the GCC to deepen engagement and strengthen the partnership through bilateral and multilateral discussions.

Dr. Dhritishree Bordalai outlined the expected outcomes, including stronger cooperation in investment, trade facilitation, strategic partnerships and emerging sectors such as energy, healthcare, technology, connectivity and food security. She also highlighted the importance of India–GCC collaboration in strengthening supply chain resilience and addressing shared regional challenges amid geopolitical uncertainty.

The article was published in Arab News on November 10, 2026. Read the full article here.