India Saudi Arabia Relations

April 22, 2025 10:15 AM

Main driving force: Indian envoy credits PM Modi’s vision for strengthened India-Saudi ties

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarked on a landmark two-day visit to Saudi Arabia, India’s Ambassador to the Kingdom, Suhel Ajaz Khan, praised the PM’s leadership as the “main driving force” behind the rapid evolution of the ties between the two countries, calling the relationship one of the most robust in the region. Speaking to IANS ahead of the visit, Ambassador Khan emphasised that this would be Prime Minister Modi’s first visit to Jeddah, unlike previous visits in 2016 and 201...

April 22, 2025 11:21 AM

PM Modi calls Saudi Arabia a ‘force of positivity and stability’ during landmark visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during the start of his two-day official visit to Saudi Arabia, described the Kingdom as a "force of positivity and stability" in the region. The visit, at the invitation of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, is aimed at strengthening defence, security, energy, and people-to-people ties between the two nations. In an interview with Arab Times, PM Modi underscored the growing trust between New Delhi and Riyadh, especially in the areas of defence and security. “We c...

April 22, 2025 11:14 AM

PM Modi hails Indian diaspora in Saudi Arabia as a ‘living bridge’ ahead of historic visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed deep appreciation for the 2.7 million-strong Indian community residing in Saudi Arabia, calling them a “living bridge” between the two nations. In an exclusive interview with Arab News ahead of his official visit to the Kingdom, PM Modi praised the Indian diaspora's role in fostering bilateral ties and reaffirmed his government's commitment to their welfare. PM Modi, who departed for Saudi Arabia today at the invitation of Crown Prince Mohammed bin...