India-Saudi Arabia relations

19 Sep

India Urges Saudi Arabia to Consider Mutual Interests After Riyadh-Pakistan Defence Pact

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsIndia-Saudi Arabia relations, Pakistan-Saudi defence pact, Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement

New Delhi, September 19 — India on Friday said it expects Saudi Arabia to keep “mutual interests and sensitivities” in mind while pursuing its bilateral strategic partnership with New Delhi. The statement came after Riyadh signed a “Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement” with Pakistan, a move seen as deepening defence ties between the two nations.The pact, signed on Wednesday by Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, declares that aggression against one country will be treated as aggression against both.External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India’s strategic partnership with Saudi Arabia has expanded significantly in…

22 Apr

Saudi Fighter Jets Escort PM Modi’s Aircraft, Marking Strong Bilateral Defense Ties

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaIndia-Saudi Arabia relations, PM Modi, Saudi fighter jets

National Times Bureau, April 22, 2025: On Tuesday, a rare and notable gesture of military camaraderie unfolded as Saudi Arabian F-15 fighter jets escorted Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s aircraft into Saudi airspace, as he embarked on his state visit to Jeddah. This high-level escort reflects the growing strategic partnership between India and Saudi Arabia, especially in defense cooperation.The Ministry of External Affairs released a video that captured this significant moment, showcasing the strength of India-Saudi Arabia ties. This act of escorting the aircraft underlines the countries’ shared interests in enhancing mutual security and defense collaboration.Prime Minister Modi’s visit, which marks…