Archive · 6 Sep 2026
India and Saudi Arabia Seek Stronger Labour Cooperation
India and Saudi Arabia want to work more closely on jobs and workers.
India’s minister Kirti Vardhan Singh met Saudi minister Ahmad bin Sulaiman Alrajhi in Riyadh.
They talked about improving cooperation in labour and manpower.
Singh is visiting Saudi Arabia for the first time in an official role.
His visit will continue until September 8.
He will meet more Saudi government officials.
He will also speak with Indian workers and businesspeople living in Saudi Arabia.
The two countries will discuss worker welfare, skills, the environment, climate change, and other shared interests.
India’s Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh met Saudi Human Resources Minister Ahmad bin Sulaiman Alrajhi in Riyadh.
The ministers discussed strengthening cooperation in labour and manpower sectors.
Singh is on his first official visit to Saudi Arabia, scheduled to continue until September 8.
He is expected to meet Saudi officials responsible for foreign affairs, climate, and environment.
Singh will engage with Indian workers, diaspora members, business leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals.
- Who
- India’s Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh and Saudi Arabia’s Human Resources and Social Development Minister Ahmad bin Sulaiman Alrajhi.
- What
- They discussed strengthening India–Saudi Arabia cooperation in labour and manpower sectors.
- When
- Singh arrived on Saturday, and the visit is scheduled to continue until September 8; the meeting took place on Sunday.
- Where
- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
- Why
- To discuss mutual interests, worker welfare, skill development, and the broader India–Saudi Arabia strategic partnership.
- Indian official
- Kirti Vardhan Singh, Minister of State for External Affairs
- Saudi official
- Ahmad bin Sulaiman Alrajhi, Minister of Human Resources and Social Development
- Visit location
- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Visit timing
- The official visit runs until September 8
- Main discussion
- Cooperation in labour and manpower sectors
- Additional topics
- Human resources, skill development, environment, climate change, and international affairs
- Community engagement
- Singh will interact with Indian workers, diaspora members, and business leaders