West Asia holds significant relevance for India due to a multitude of economic, political, strategic and security factors. India considers the West Asian region as its 'extended neighbourhood.' Since Prime Minister Narendra Modi assumed office in 2014, India's West Asia policy has received renewed attention, marking a notable transformation in its foreign policy approach towards the countries of the region. In recent years, engagement between India and the West Asian region has moved beyond the traditionally dominant spheres of trade, energy and diaspora ties.