Cultural Cooperation
On November 9, 2025, India and Saudi Arabia signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cultural cooperation. The agreement, signed by India's Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat and Saudi Arabia's Culture Minister H.H. Prince Badr Bin Abdullah Bin Farhan Al Saud in Riyadh, aims
Kiren Rijiju
Union Minister of Minority Affairs, Shri Kiren Rijiju, visited Saudi Arabia from November 7 to 9, 2025, to discuss Haj preparations and strengthen bilateral ties. He met with Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Dr. Tawfiq bin Fawzan Al Rabiah, to review ongoing arrangements for Indian pilgrims and signed a
India
A bilateral meeting between India and Saudi Arabia focused on enhancing cooperation in the Chemicals and Petrochemicals sector. Both countries aim to promote investments, explore collaboration opportunities, and leverage their respective strengths in Petrochemicals and Specialty Chemicals. The discussions included potential partnerships, investments in Petroleum and Chemical Investment Regions, and
India
A bilateral meeting between India and Saudi Arabia focused on enhancing cooperation in the Chemicals and Petrochemicals sector. Both countries aim to promote investments, explore collaboration opportunities, and leverage their respective strengths in Petrochemicals and Specialty Chemicals. The discussions included potential partnerships, investments in Petroleum and Chemical Investment Regions, and
India
A bilateral meeting between India and Saudi Arabia focused on enhancing cooperation in the Chemicals and Petrochemicals sector. Both countries aim to promote investments and explore new collaboration areas, leveraging their respective strengths in Petrochemicals and Specialty Chemicals. The discussions included opportunities for collaboration across the value chain, investments in
India
A bilateral meeting between India and Saudi Arabia focused on enhancing cooperation in the Chemicals and Petrochemicals sector. Both countries aim to promote investments, explore collaboration opportunities, and leverage their respective strengths in Petrochemicals and Specialty Chemicals. The discussions included potential partnerships, investments in Petroleum and Chemical Investment Regions, and
Saudi Arabia
A high-level Saudi delegation, led by Vice Minister Khalil ibn Salamah, met with Indian textile leaders to enhance bilateral cooperation in the textile sector. The meeting focused on strengthening India-Saudi trade ties, with key areas identified for collaboration including Ready-Made Garments, Technical Textiles, and sustainability in traditional sectors. Both nations
Narendra Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences on the passing of Grand Mufti of Saudi Arabia, Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Abdullah bin Mohammed Al AlSheikh. In a post on X, he extended thoughts and prayers to the Kingdom and its people during this time of grief. Source: Original Link
Indian Navy
Indian Naval warships INS Tamal and INS Surat concluded their port call at Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on August 30, 2025. They participated in a Passage Exercise with RSNF Corvette HMS Jazan and engaged with the Royal Saudi Naval Force and Saudi Border Guard through various activities. The visit highlighted India&
Indian Navy
INS Tamal and INS Surat of the Indian Navy arrived in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on August 27 and 28, 2025. The visit aims to strengthen defense collaboration and foster Indo-Saudi relations through sports, cultural exchanges, and discussions with the Royal Saudi Naval Forces and Border Guards. Source: Original Link
India
The 7th meeting of the India-Saudi Arabia Joint Committee on Defence Cooperation (JCDC) was held in New Delhi on August 28, 2025. Co-chaired by Indian Joint Secretary Amitabh Prasad and Saudi Staff Maj Gen Saad Mohammed H Alkathiri, the meeting focused on strengthening bilateral defence ties. Discussions included training cooperation,
India
India and Saudi Arabia have agreed to enhance their bilateral maritime relations through the establishment of a Joint Working Group (JWG) focused on shipping and logistics. This decision was made during a virtual meeting between Indian Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and Saudi Minister Saleh bin Nasser Al-Jasser. The partnership aims