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Last Updated:April 23, 2025, 00:14 IST
Suhel Khan, Indian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, said India and Saudi Arabia discussed the Pahalgam terror attack and have an “excellent cooperation” on issues related to terrorism
PM Narendra Modi with Deputy Governor of Makkah Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on April 22. (Image: @MEAIndia/PTI)
India on Tuesday said Saudi Arabia condemned the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam, which claimed 28 lives, including two foreign nationals, and left several others injured.
The ministry of external affairs (MEA) held a press briefing after Prime Minister Narendra Modi abruptly ended his two-day visit to Saudi Arabia and decided to return to New Delhi following the deadly attack. Modi, who held bilateral talks with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Jeddah, skipped an official dinner hosted to address the crisis.
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Suhel Khan, Indian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, said cross-border terrorism from Pakistan was openly discussed. India and Saudi Arabia have an “excellent cooperation” on issues related to terrorism, he said.
“His Royal Highness also offered any help in this regard. We continue to work together on this issue. Both leaders expressed their condolences. The Crown Prince assured all help,” the MEA said.
Besides the discussions on the terror attack in Pahalgam, the two countries also inked an agreement on two refineries that will be built in India. Agreements in the sectors of space and healthcare were also signed.
The ministry further said among other topics discussed during the Prime Minister’s shortened visit was the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEEC). It said the Crown Prince appreciated Indian diaspora. The second meet of India-Saudi Arabia Strategic Council was also held, while the PM also met members of the Indian community.
“Warm and close friendship visible today. The PM was given special honour, aircraft was escorted, Saudi delegation had various senior ministers. Two leaders agreed to expand scope of strategic partnerhsip council in areas of defence and culture,” the ministry added.
