Overview

• Both sides reaffirmed commitment to closer defence cooperation and reported progress on implementing decisions from the previous JCDC.
• India offered training for the Saudi Armed Forces, with cooperation outlined in cyber security, IT, disaster management and tactical communications.
• The delegations explored joint manufacturing and equipment partnerships as India showcased indigenous defence systems.
• Maritime collaboration and joint military exercises featured on the agenda alongside a review of respective training needs.
• The talks were co-chaired by Joint Secretary Amitabh Prasad and Staff Maj. Gen. Saad Mohammed H. Alkathiri in New Delhi, following Navy and Army Staff Talks that both sides praised.