Overview

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi will co-chair the second meeting of the India-Saudi Arabia Strategic Partnership Council with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Jeddah.
• Discussions will cover energy cooperation, regional security, and the evolving situation in West Asia, including the Israel-Palestine conflict and maritime threats from Houthi attacks.
• Several Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) are expected to be finalized, including potential agreements on green hydrogen and infrastructure development.
• Bilateral trade between India and Saudi Arabia reached $43 billion in FY 2023–24, with Saudi Arabia being a key supplier of crude oil and LPG to India.
• Modi will also meet members of the 2.7 million-strong Indian diaspora in Saudi Arabia, emphasizing their role in strengthening bilateral ties.