Opinion: India’s Strategic Partnership With Saudi Arabia Deepens Under Modi

Despite Saudi Arabia’s ongoing commitment to its strategic relationship with Pakistan, it has signalled its intent to deepen defence collaboration with India.

PM Narendra Modi with Deputy Governor of Makkah Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Saudi Arabia Minister of Commerce Majid bin Abdullah Al Kassabi upon his arrival in Jeddah on April 22.

Source : PTI

Saudi Arabia, historically a key ally of the United States in the Middle East and a traditional Islamic partner of Pakistan, has recently begun to strengthen its defence and strategic ties with India. The visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the kingdom on April 22 marked a significant turning point, resulting in landmark agreements with the Saudi leadership aimed at enhancing bilateral defence  cooperation. This development suggests that India is gradually countering the influence of