Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia and Prime Minister Mo. Talked over the telephone with bin Salman bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud। The two leaders also reviewed several bilateral, multilateral and global issues during this period। The Prime Minister thanked Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for the cooperation of Saudi Arabia to evacuate Indian citizens from Sudan via Jeddah। He also offered him his best wishes for the upcoming Hajj visit। After this the Crown Prince expressed his eagerness to come to India।
At the same time, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman expressed his full support for the ongoing G20 meetings and chairmanship in India। The leaders reviewed several issues of bilateral cooperation and exchanged views on various multilateral and global issues of mutual interest। In April 2023, Saudi Arabia helped evacuate Indian citizens from Sudan via Jeddah। He was thanked several times by PM Modi for this। Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman expressed pride in India, who is presiding over the ongoing G20। He expressed his full support for India in every way and said that he is eager for his visit to India। In future also both leaders agreed to keep in touch। The relationship between India and Saudi Arabia was further strengthened.
PM Modi abruptly crowned Crown Prince Mo. of Saudi Arabia on Thursday. I turned the phone to Bin Salman। During this time, several bilateral and multilateral issues were also negotiated with courtesy talks in both leaders। Prime Minister on cooperating to get Indians trapped in Sudan to India via Jeddah. Also said thanks to Salman.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia and Prime Minister Mo. Talked over the telephone with bin Salman bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud। The two leaders also reviewed several bilateral, multilateral and global issues during this period। The Prime Minister thanked Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for the cooperation of Saudi Arabia to evacuate Indian citizens from Sudan via Jeddah। He also offered him his best wishes for the upcoming Hajj visit। After this the Crown Prince expressed his eagerness to come to India.
At the same time, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman expressed his full support for the ongoing G20 meetings and chairmanship in India। The leaders reviewed several issues of bilateral cooperation and exchanged views on various multilateral and global issues of mutual interest। In April 2023, Saudi Arabia helped evacuate Indian citizens from Sudan via Jeddah। He was thanked several times by PM Modi for this। Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman expressed pride in India, who is presiding over the ongoing G20। He expressed his full support for India in every way and said that he is eager for his visit to India। In future also both leaders agreed to keep in touch। The relationship between India and Saudi Arabia was further strengthened.
Saudi Arab and India relation
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s visit to India: In February 2019, Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman visited India as part of his Asia tour. The visit aimed to strengthen bilateral ties and enhance cooperation in various sectors. Several agreements were signed, including those related to investment, energy, and defense.
Strategic partnership: In October 2019, Saudi Arabia and India elevated their bilateral relationship to the level of a “Strategic Partnership.” This move signaled a deepening of ties and a commitment to further cooperation in various areas of mutual interest.
Energy cooperation: Saudi Arabia has remained a crucial supplier of oil to India, which is one of the world’s largest importers of crude oil. The two countries have continued to work on enhancing energy cooperation, including exploring opportunities in renewable energy and joint ventures in the oil and gas sector.
Investment and economic cooperation: Both countries have expressed a keen interest in expanding investment and trade ties. Saudi Arabia has shown interest in India’s infrastructure development projects, including the flagship “Smart Cities” initiative. The Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund (PIF) has also invested in various sectors in India, such as technology, renewable energy, and logistics.
Defense collaboration: Saudi Arabia and India have had defense collaboration, including joint military exercises and defense industry cooperation. In recent years, there have been efforts to deepen defense ties, including the exchange of high-level military delegations and discussions on defense equipment procurement.
- High-level Visits: In October 2019, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Saudi Arabia, where he met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The visit aimed to strengthen bilateral ties and explore opportunities for collaboration in various sectors.
- Strategic Partnership Council: During Prime Minister Modi’s visit, the Saudi-Indian Strategic Partnership Council was established. The council serves as a mechanism to enhance cooperation across sectors such as defense, security, trade, culture, and technology. It reflects a deeper commitment between the two countries.
- Investment and Business Collaboration: Saudi Arabia has shown interest in investing in various sectors in India, including infrastructure, petrochemicals, renewable energy, and technology. The Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund (PIF) has invested in Indian companies, and there have been discussions on expanding economic cooperation further.
- Energy Cooperation: Saudi Arabia remains an important supplier of crude oil to India. The two countries have continued their energy cooperation, with discussions on investment opportunities in India’s oil and gas sector and the establishment of a strategic petroleum reserve.
- Defense Cooperation: Defense collaboration has been a significant aspect of Saudi Arabia-India relations. Both countries have engaged in defense dialogues, joint military exercises, and training exchanges. Saudi Arabia has expressed interest in sourcing defense equipment from India.
- Cultural and People-to-People Exchanges: Cultural exchanges and interactions between Saudi Arabia and India have continued to foster mutual understanding and strengthen bilateral relations. The large Indian community in Saudi Arabia plays a crucial role in these exchanges and contributes to the socio-economic fabric of both countries.
