What happened:
On February 10, Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth led an Indian delegation to the World Defence Show in Riyadh, inaugurating the first-ever India Pavilion and holding talks with senior Saudi defence officials to enhance bilateral defence cooperation and industrial collaboration.
Why it matters:
The visit underscores India’s push to expand defence exports and deepen strategic ties with Saudi Arabia, aligning with its “Make in India, Make for the World” vision and growing West Asia engagement.