India and Saudi Arabia in 2026
6 developments from Ministry of External Affairs publications, newest first. New ones are added twice a day.
Statement on attacks on civilian and energy infrastructure in Saudi Arabia
We strongly condemn the continued attacks on civilian and energy infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, including the attack on King Fahd International Airport in Dammam and Saudi Aramco’s Shaybah oil field in the Eastern Province on October 21.
Source: Statement on attacks on civilian and energy infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
Statement on attacks targeting airports in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
India condemns the attacks over the past few days targeting Abha International Airport and King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, which have resulted in civilian deaths and injuries. The targeting of civilian infrastructure is completely unacceptable.
Source: Statement on attacks targeting airports in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
India condemns reported Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia
Responding to a media query, the MEA Official Spokesperson said India condemned the reported Houthi attacks on Saudi sovereign territory, especially the targeting of civilian and economic facilities, and said attacks that undermined regional security and threatened freedom of navigation in the Bab-el-Mandeb were unacceptable.
Source: Official Spokesperson’s response to a media query on the reported Houthi attacks in Saudi Arabia, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
Minister of State Kirti Vardhan Singh to make first official visit to Saudi Arabia
Minister of State for External Affairs and Environment, Forest and Climate Change Kirti Vardhan Singh will visit Riyadh from 5 to 8 September 2026, his first official visit to Saudi Arabia, the MEA announced. He is to meet the Saudi Minister of Human Resources and Social Development and other dignitaries, and will interact with the Indian community, business leaders and Indian workers.
Source: Visit of MoS for External Affairs & Environment, Forest and Climate Change Shri Kirti Vardhan Singh to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (September 5 - 8, 2026), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
Vipul appointed as India's next Ambassador to Saudi Arabia
Shri Vipul (IFS:1998), presently Ambassador of India to Qatar, has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. He is expected to take up the assignment shortly.
Source: Shri Vipul appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
India and Saudi Arabia hold 3rd Security Working Group meeting in Riyadh
The 3rd India-Saudi Arabia Security Working Group met in Riyadh on 28 January 2026, co-chaired by Dr. Vinod Bahade, Joint Secretary (Counter Terrorism), MEA, and Ahmed Al-Eissa of the Saudi Ministry of Interior. Both sides condemned terrorism, including the 22 April 2025 Pahalgam attack and the 10 November 2025 incident near Red Fort, and reviewed security, legal and law enforcement cooperation.
Source: 3rd India-Saudi Arabia Security Working Group, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
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