India and Saudia Arabia Defence: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel to Saudi Arabia from April 22 to 23. His visit comes after an invitation from His Royal Highness Mohammed bin Salman, who is both the Crown Prince and the Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia.
The Indian government officially announced the visit and said it would take place in the city of Jeddah. During this visit, the Crown Prince will give PM Modi a ceremonial welcome. The two leaders will also lead the second meeting of the Strategic Partnership Council, which helps both countries work together more closely on important matters.
The Ministry of External Affairs said that this visit will help India and Saudi Arabia build stronger relations and increase cooperation in areas that are important to both sides. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri spoke about why the visit matters so much.
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According to India Today, he said, “The visit is significant due to Saudi Arabia’s role as a strategic partner for India. The country is home to one of the largest Indian expatriate communities globally. Additionally, Saudi Arabia is a key voice in the Islamic world and is increasingly influential in regional matters. This visit presents an opportunity to further strengthen the already robust ties with this strategic partner. The Prime Minister and Crown Prince share a strong personal bond, marked by mutual respect, which has greatly benefited the bilateral relationship.”
India and Saudia Arabia Defence Ties
India and Saudi Arabia already share a warm and friendly relationship. This bond comes from a long history of trade, culture, and people-to-people contact. Over the years, both countries have become close partners in many areas. They work together in politics, defence, security, energy, healthcare, education, technology, and investment. They also support each other in culture and regular people-to-people exchanges.
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In the last ten years, the relationship between the two countries has grown even stronger. Saudi Arabia has made more investments in India, and the two countries have started working more closely on defence matters. High-level visits and talks between both sides have become more frequent.
The strong bond between Prime Minister Modi and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has also helped both countries grow even closer. This visit is expected to bring new plans, stronger agreements, and more trust between the two strategic partners.
