Archive · 10 Sep 2026
India and Saudi Arabia reaffirm defence strategic partnership
India and Saudi Arabia talked about working more closely on defence.
The meeting took place in Riyadh between Indian Ambassador Vipul and Saudi official Khaled bin Hussain Al Biyari.
They also discussed events happening in the region.
Both sides said they want to make their relationship stronger.
Earlier, Indian minister Kirti Vardhan Singh visited Saudi Arabia.
He spoke with Saudi officials about climate action, the environment and jobs.
He also met Indian workers and members of the Indian community.
Singh thanked them for helping build stronger ties between the two countries.
India and Saudi Arabia discussed defence cooperation during a meeting in Riyadh.
Indian Ambassador Vipul met Saudi Assistant Minister of Defence Khaled bin Hussain Al Biyari.
The officials exchanged views on regional developments and pledged to strengthen their strategic partnership.
Indian minister Kirti Vardhan Singh recently discussed climate, labour and environmental cooperation with Saudi officials.
Singh also met Indian workers, community members and business leaders to discuss their contributions to bilateral ties.
- Who
- Indian Ambassador Vipul, Saudi Assistant Minister of Defence Khaled bin Hussain Al Biyari, and Indian Minister of State Kirti Vardhan Singh, alongside other Indian and Saudi officials.
- What
- India and Saudi Arabia discussed defence cooperation and broader bilateral cooperation, reaffirming their strategic partnership.
- When
- The defence discussions took place on Thursday; Kirti Vardhan Singh visited Saudi Arabia from September 5 to 8.
- Where
- Riyadh and other locations in Saudi Arabia.
- Why
- To strengthen the strategic partnership and cooperation between India and Saudi Arabia in defence, climate action, labour, environment and economic ties.
- Defence meeting
- Indian Ambassador Vipul met Saudi Assistant Minister of Defence Khaled bin Hussain Al Biyari.
- Main discussion
- The sides discussed defence cooperation and regional developments.
- Indian minister’s visit
- Kirti Vardhan Singh visited Saudi Arabia from September 5 to 8.
- Climate cooperation
- Singh discussed environment and climate action with Saudi officials.
- Labour cooperation
- Singh discussed labour and manpower cooperation with Saudi Human Resources Minister Ahmad bin Sulaiman Alrajhi.
- Indian community
- Singh met Indian workers, businesspeople, entrepreneurs, investors and professionals in Saudi Arabia.