Crown Prince and Indian Prime Minister Strengthen Future Partnership

Saudi-Indian Partnership Moves Forward with Confidence

✍️ Jeddah – BETH Media Agency

His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister — may God protect him — today received His Excellency Mr. Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of the Republic of India, at the Royal Court in Al-Salam Palace in Jeddah.

Official Reception and Formal Talks

An official reception ceremony was held for the Indian Prime Minister, followed by a formal session of talks between His Royal Highness and His Excellency.
During the session, the Crown Prince welcomed the Prime Minister to the Kingdom, while Mr. Modi expressed his pleasure at visiting Saudi Arabia and meeting His Royal Highness.

The two leaders reviewed aspects of bilateral relations between their friendly countries and discussed ways to strengthen and develop them across various fields.
They also exchanged views on regional and international developments and the efforts made to achieve security and stability, in addition to discussing issues of common interest.

Strategic Partnership Council

Subsequently, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and the Indian Prime Minister chaired the Saudi-Indian Strategic Partnership Council, where they reviewed several topics on the Council’s agenda with the attendance of members from both sides.

At the conclusion of the Council meeting, the Crown Prince and the Indian Prime Minister signed the Minutes of the Saudi-Indian Strategic Partnership Council Meeting, reaffirming their commitment to deepening strategic cooperation.

Expanded Bilateral Meeting

Following the Council session, His Royal Highness held an expanded bilateral meeting with the Prime Minister of India to continue discussions on enhancing strategic ties and cooperation on regional and international priority issues.

Official Attendance

From the Saudi Side:

His Royal Highness Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz – Minister of Energy

His Royal Highness Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz – Deputy Governor of Makkah Region

His Royal Highness Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki bin Faisal bin Abdulaziz – Minister of Sports

His Royal Highness Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz – Minister of Interior

His Royal Highness Prince Abdullah bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz – Minister of National Guard

His Highness Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah – Minister of Foreign Affairs

H.E. Dr. Musaad bin Mohammed Al-Aiban – Minister of State, Member of the Council of Ministers, and National Security Advisor

H.E. Dr. Majid bin Abdullah Al-Qasabi – Minister of Commerce (Accompanying Minister)

H.E. Eng. Khalid bin Abdulaziz Al-Falih – Minister of Investment

H.E. Mr. Mohammed bin Mazyad Al-Tuwaijri – Advisor at the Royal Court

H.E. Dr. Bandar bin Obaid Al-Rasheed – Secretary to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince

H.E. Mr. Yasir bin Othman Al-Rumayyan – Governor of the Public Investment Fund

From the Indian Side:

H.E. Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar – Minister of External Affairs

Mr. Ajit Doval – National Security Advisor

Dr. Suhel Ijaz Khan – Indian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia

Mr. Aseem Mahajan – Additional Secretary at the Ministry of External Affairs

Mr. Deepak Mittal – Additional Secretary to the Prime Minister

Mr. Randhir Jaiswal – Additional Secretary at the Ministry of External Affairs

Dr. Hiren Joshi – Special Duty Officer in the Prime Minister’s Office

Mr. Vivek Kumar – Private Secretary to the Prime Minister

Dr. Vipin Kumar – Deputy Secretary in the Prime Minister’s Office

Ms. Nidhi Tiwari – Special Secretary to the Prime Minister