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PM Modi to Visit Saudi Arabia for Strategic Talks and Key MoUs

The two-day visit on April 22–23 will focus on deepening bilateral ties, addressing regional security, and finalizing agreements in energy, trade, and defence.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia speaks to Prime Minister Narendra Modi upon his arrival for a ceremonial reception at the presidential palace in New Delhi in April 2023. (AP File Photo)
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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 during his April 22–23 visit.
  • Discussions will address pressing regional issues, including the Israel–Hamas conflict, maritime security threats, and the US–Iran nuclear talks.
  • The visit is expected to finalize multiple Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs), with potential agreements in energy, including green hydrogen, and other strategic sectors.
  • Saudi Arabia remains India's fifth-largest trading partner, with bilateral trade reaching $43 billion in 2023–24, and is a key supplier of crude oil and LPG to India.
  • PM Modi will also engage with the 2.7 million-strong Indian diaspora in Saudi Arabia, reinforcing socio-cultural and economic ties.