India-Saudi Arabia Partnership Paves Way for Strategic Unity Amidst West Asia Tensions

India advocates for a ceasefire in Gaza and supports the two-state solution for the Palestinian conflict, according to External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar. In a meeting with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, discussions focused on strengthening bilateral strategic partnership across trade, security, cultural, and consular areas.

India is calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, reiterating its longstanding support for a two-state resolution to the Palestinian conflict, declared External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar. This statement was made during a meeting with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud.

The ministers co-chaired the second Committee on Political, Security, Social and Cultural Cooperation under the Strategic Partnership Council. Both countries discussed enhancing bilateral ties, emphasizing trade, security, culture, and consular cooperation. Jaishankar highlighted the alignment of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 with India's Viksit Bharat 2047.

The discussion also delved into defense cooperation and regional stability, alongside international issues involving the G20 and BRICS. The Saudi Foreign Ministry reiterated the importance of ongoing cooperation to advance mutual interests, underscoring the Strategic Partnership Council's role in this new era of bilateral relations.

(With inputs from agencies.)