♤ Since then in particular Saudi Arabia and the U.A.E. have provided excellent and expanding anti-terrorism cooperation by repatriating those India wanted for terrorist activity .

♤ P.M.s historic visits to the U.A.E., Saudi Arabia, Iran, and Qatar between August 2015 and June 2016 have marked renewed cooperation.

1.6.1. Energy Security

♤ The IEA defines Energy Security as uninterrupted availability of energy sources at an affordable price.

♤ India is a net importer of energy resources.

♤ Much of this import is sourced from West Asia, specifically the Gulf countries.

♤ In 2001, the region accounted for 66 percent of oil imports and in 2016 it accounted for 64 percent. Saudi Arabia has been the largest oil supplier to India over the years.