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India condemns attacks on Saudi civilian and energy sites

Indian ambassador reaffirms solidarity with Saudi Arabia during regional tensions.

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At a glance

  • Indian ambassador condemns attacks on Saudi civilian and energy infrastructure
  • India reaffirms solidarity with Saudi Arabia during regional difficulties
  • Meeting focused on strengthening strategic partnership between the two nations
  • Ambassador highlights centuries-old people-to-people ties between India and Saudi Arabia

Indian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Vipul has expressed strong condemnation of attacks targeting civilian and energy infrastructure in the Kingdom, reaffirming India's solidarity with Saudi Arabia amid difficult regional circumstances. The ambassador said India hopes for the swift restoration of peace and normalcy to the region.

During a visit to the headquarters of Okaz Organization for Press and Publication in Jeddah, Vipul met with senior media officials to discuss consolidating the strategic partnership between the two nations. He emphasised that Saudi-Indian relations are rooted in a long history of friendship and people-to-people connections spanning several centuries.

Why it matters

The statement reflects India's diplomatic position on regional security concerns and underscores the importance of India-Saudi relations in Middle Eastern geopolitics.

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