Archive · 13 Sep 2026
Jaishankar, Saudi Foreign Minister Discuss West Asia Conflict, Ties
India’s foreign minister, S Jaishankar, met Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister in New Delhi.
They talked about problems in West Asia.
They also discussed how India and Saudi Arabia can work together.
Jaishankar said they shared views about regional and global events.
The meeting reportedly included discussion of attacks on Saudi Arabia’s important oil pipeline.
Houthi militants were identified in the report in connection with the attacks.
Iraq said the latest attacks were launched from its territory.
The pipeline helps Saudi Arabia move oil when shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is disrupted.
S Jaishankar met Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud in New Delhi.
The ministers discussed the West Asia conflict and reviewed bilateral cooperation.
They exchanged views on regional and global developments, according to Jaishankar.
Their talks reportedly included escalating tensions and attacks on Saudi Arabia’s East-West oil pipeline.
The Saudi minister was in New Delhi for the final session of the BRICS summit.
- Who
- India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud.
- What
- They discussed the West Asia conflict, regional and global developments, and bilateral cooperation.
- When
- Sunday; the report identifies the date as September 13 but does not specify a year.
- Where
- New Delhi, India.
- Why
- To exchange views on regional and global developments and advance India-Saudi bilateral cooperation, including amid escalating West Asia tensions.
- Indian minister
- S Jaishankar, External Affairs Minister of India
- Saudi minister
- Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud
- Meeting location
- New Delhi
- Main subjects
- The West Asia conflict and India-Saudi bilateral ties
- Pipeline discussed
- Saudi Arabia’s East-West oil pipeline
- Reported attackers
- Houthi militants
- Iraq’s statement
- Iraq said the latest pipeline attacks were launched from its territory
- Summit context
- The Saudi foreign minister was in New Delhi for the final day of the BRICS summit
