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India’s Jeddah Consul Visits Nationals Injured in Jazan Attacks
India’s Consul General in Jeddah, Fahad Suri, visited Indian people who were hurt in recent attacks.
The injured people are being treated at a hospital in Jeddah.
The attacks involved missiles and drones launched by the Houthis against Saudi cities.
Saudi officials said the attacks threatened civilians and important infrastructure.
India said attacks on civilian and economic facilities were unacceptable.
The Indian consulate promised to help the patients and stay in contact with their families.
India’s foreign minister also met Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister.
Officials from both countries discussed regional issues and stronger defence cooperation.
Consul General Fahad Suri visited Indian nationals receiving treatment at Dr. Soliman Fakeeh Hospital in Jeddah.
The patients were injured in recent Houthi missile and drone attacks involving Saudi cities, including Jazan.
India condemned attacks on Saudi sovereign territory, particularly strikes targeting civilian and economic facilities.
The Indian consulate said it remains in contact with the hospital, affected nationals and their families.
India and Saudi Arabia also discussed defence cooperation and broader regional developments during recent official meetings.
- Who
- Indian Consul General Fahad Suri, injured Indian nationals, the Houthis, Saudi authorities and Indian officials were involved.
- What
- Suri visited Indian nationals injured in recent Houthi missile and drone attacks and assured them of consular support.
- Where
- The patients were treated at Dr. Soliman Fakeeh Hospital in Jeddah, after incidents involving Jazan and other Saudi cities.
- When
- The visit took place on Monday; the attacks occurred the previous week, while India’s condemnation was issued on September 9.
- Why
- The visit was intended to check on the patients’ well-being and provide assistance while India and Saudi Arabia addressed the wider security situation.
Key facts
- Consul General
- Fahad Suri, Consul General of India in Jeddah
- Hospital
- Dr. Soliman Fakeeh Hospital, Jeddah
- Reportedly targeted cities
- Khamis Mushait, Abha and Jazan
- Weapons reported
- Ballistic missiles and drones
- India’s position
- India called attacks on Saudi civilian and economic facilities unacceptable.
- Saudi position
- Coalition spokesperson Turki Al-Maliki said the attacks targeted national assets and infrastructure and reflected an extremist approach to escalation.
- Related diplomacy
- India and Saudi Arabia recently discussed defence cooperation, regional developments and strengthening their strategic partnership.
Quotes
Consulate General of India in Jeddah
Indian diplomatic mission in Jeddah
“Consul General Shri Fahad Suri visited Indian nationals undergoing treatment at Dr. Soliman Fakeeh Hospital, Jeddah, who were injured in the recent incidents in Jazan. CG enquired about their health and well-being, interacted with the patients, and assured them of the Consulate’s full support and assistance.”
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“India condemned the attacks on Saudi sovereign territory, especially the targeting of civilian and economic facilities.”
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S. Jaishankar
India’s External Affairs Minister
“Pleased to meet the FM of Saudi Arabia, Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, on the sidelines of BRICS India 2026. Exchanged perspectives on regional and global developments, as well as on advancing our bilateral cooperation.”
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Sources
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