IR PYQ: India's Ukraine stance and West Asia diaspora remittances
Part V:- PMO PSIR PYQ Ukraine is also important for India, especially from the humanitarian perspective. Indian society believes that common people should not die due to war. India promotes non-violence, peace, stability and dialogue, not destruction. That is why India talks to both Russia and Ukraine. West Asia is extremely important for India because of our large Indian diaspora and remittances, along with energy security. Recently, remittance patterns are changing — developed countries like the US, UK, Canada and Australia now contribute more than 50% of India’s inward remittances, while GCC countries contribute around 38%. This change is due to new migration trends, white-collar jobs in developed nations and reduced low-skilled opportunities in the Gulf. Still, West Asia remains strategically vital for India.