Overview

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Saudi Arabia marked the first trip by an Indian leader to Jeddah in over 40 years, aimed at enhancing bilateral ties.
• During the visit, Modi and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman co-chaired the second meeting of the India-Saudi Arabia Strategic Partnership Council.
• Four MoUs were signed in areas such as space, health, and anti-doping efforts, alongside discussions on the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor and defence cooperation.
• The visit was cut short following the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, with Saudi Arabia condemning the attack and offering support to India.
• Modi engaged with the Indian diaspora in Saudi Arabia and visited a factory employing Indian workers before concluding the trip early.