Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud and Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar.
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud arrived in India on his two-day official visit. His visit is being undertaken with an aim to further strengthen the deepening diplomatic, cultural, political and security relations between India and Saudi Arabia. During this, Prince Faisal will co-chair the second meeting of the Political, Security, Social and Cultural Committee of the India-Saudi Arabia Strategic Partnership Council (SPC), and will also meet Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar .
Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal welcomed Prince Faisal and wrote on social media platform X that his visit will further strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries. Jaiswal said this visit will be a great opportunity for both countries to expand multifaceted cooperation. The SPC Committee meeting is important in regards to political, social and security relations between the two countries, where wide-ranging issues will be discussed.
Will hold meeting with S Jaishankar
During this visit, Prince Faisal will discuss many important issues with India’s Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar. The meeting of the two leaders will be held at Hyderabad House, where there is a chance to discuss regional and international issues. During this bilateral dialogue, efforts will be made to take cooperation in India-Saudi relations to new heights in areas such as energy security, trade, investment and technology. Saudi Arabia is a major energy supplier to India and emphasis is expected to be placed on increasing cooperation in this sector.
There may also be debate on NRIs.
Indian expatriates living in Saudi Arabia are an important part of the society there, promoting cultural exchange between the two countries. This visit can open up better facilities and cooperation opportunities for NRIs. Apart from this, issues related to employment and lifestyle of Indians working in Saudi Arabia may also be discussed, thereby deepening relations between the two countries.
Why is this visit of Prince Faisal important?
This visit of Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud to India is considered important for the diplomatic and economic interests of both countries. This will not only strengthen bilateral relations but also strengthen cooperation between India and Saudi Arabia on international platforms. After this visit, cooperation between the two countries in areas such as defense, trade and technology is expected to gain greater momentum, thanks to which bilateral relations will reach new dimensions.