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PM Modi Begins Historic Visit to Jeddah, Strengthening India-Saudi Strategic Partnership

In his first visit to Jeddah in over 40 years, Modi will co-chair the Strategic Partnership Council, sign key agreements, and address Hajj and regional security issues.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi's aircraft was escorted by F-15s of the Royal Saudi Air Force in the Saudi airspace.
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Overview

  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Jeddah for a two-day visit, marking the first visit by an Indian PM to the city since 1982.
  • Modi and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman will co-chair the second meeting of the India-Saudi Strategic Partnership Council, established in 2019.
  • At least six MoUs are set to be signed, covering space, energy, healthcare, scientific research, culture, and advanced technology.
  • Discussions will include India's Hajj quota, with Modi expected to address delays affecting 42,000 Indian pilgrims despite a quota increase to 175,025 for 2025.
  • Saudi F-15 fighter jets escorted Modi's plane as a symbolic gesture of deepening defence and security collaboration between the two nations.