What happened?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from April 22-23, 2025, at the invitation of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. This visit follows the Crown Prince’s visit to New Delhi in September 2023 for the G20 Summit and to co-chair the India-Saudi Arabia Strategic Partnership Council meeting.
Why it matters to India
The visit highlights the importance India places on its strategic relationship with Saudi Arabia. It provides an opportunity to deepen the multifaceted partnership across various sectors, including political, defence, security, trade, investment, and energy. Strengthening ties with Saudi Arabia aligns with India’s geopolitical and economic interests in the region.