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  • Saudi Arabia echoes India’s stand on Kashmir in joint statement with Pak

    A joint statement issued by Saudi Arabia and Pakistan stressed the importance of dialogue between Pakistan and India to resolve the outstanding issues between the two countries, especially the Jammu and Kashmir dispute.

  • Saudi crown prince meets Pakistani premier, stresses India-Pakistan dialogue

    Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said dialogue was needed to resolve heightened friction between arch-rivals Pakistan and India during a meeting in Riyadh with visiting Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Sharif was making his first overseas visit since winning power in elections in February. He met with bin Salman on Sunday. "The two sides stressed the importance of dialogue between Pakistan and India to resolve the outstanding issues between the two countries, especially the Jammu and Kashmir dispute to ensure peace and stability in the region," a joint statement released by Pakistan's foreign office and the Saudi government said.

  • Arab nations are rediscovering India

    The Modi-MbS summit (Saudi Arabia crown prince Mohammed bin Salman was on a state visit to India in September last year on the sidelines of G20 summit), the timing of it, the fact that India had launched a naval operation at sea (Al Mohed Al Hindi 23 )… The relationship with the Saudis… all these factors give you one indication – it’s strategic, it’s lasting, and it’s not going to be impacted. It may not improve but there’s going to be a security element to that relationship with time.

  • Will the Gaza War Derail the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor?

    The corridor is envisioned as a maritime and rail trade route connecting India to the Middle East through countries including Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Israel as well as to various parts of Europe. The project carries significant geopolitical implications: Built on India’s sustained effort to strengthen relations with Arab and European states, the corridor is supported by the United States as an alternative to China’s Belt and Road Initiative that will bolster regional integration.

  • Saudi Cultural Mission Hosts Indiana University Students for Intercultural Exchange

    The Saudi Arabian Cultural Mission (SACM) in the US welcomed on Monday a delegation of students from Indiana University Bloomington, as part of the Arabic Language Program to enhance communication and exchange of ideas between different cultures. The delegation was welcomed by the Cultural Attaché at Saudi Arabia’s embassy in Washington Dr. Fawzi Bukhari. The delegation toured the King Abdullah Cultural Hall and was briefed on the exhibits portraying Saudi culture, SPA reported.

  • As it looks East, Saudi Arabia strikes delicate balance between India and Pakistan

    On an official visit to Saudi Arabia this week, Pakistan’s chief of army staff, Syed Asim Munir, met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman and the top military hierarchy in Jeddah. Lavishly praising Saudi Arabia’s strong relations with Pakistan, the crown prince expressed his desire to strengthen ties with Pakistan and assured the army chief of the kingdom’s continued support to Islamabad.

  • India Rises As An Emerging Markets Darling

    Net inflows into exchange-traded funds focused on Indian stocks shattered records in 2023, clocking in at $8.6 billion last year, according to Reuters. India’s NSE Nifty Index surged nearly 20% in 2023, handily outperforming the MSCIMSCI +0.3% emerging markets index’s 7% rise.

  • Saudi tourism sees 50% surge in Indian visitors as promotion intensifies

    The number of Indians traveling to Saudi Arabia has grown by 50 percent following a series of strategic initiatives in 2023, the Kingdom’s tourism authority said, as it participated in India’s main international travel show over the weekend. The 2024 edition of the South Asian Travel and Tourism Exchange — Asia’s leading platform for the tourism and hospitality industry — took place in Noida in the Indian capital region on Feb. 22-24.

  • India Relaxed About OPEC+ Cutting Oil Output, Minister Says

    India’s oil minister said the country isn’t concerned about OPEC+’s output cuts and Saudi Arabia’s recent decision not to expand production capacity. “There is enough oil in the world and new suppliers are coming in,” Hardeep Singh Puri said on the sidelines of India Energy Week in Goa. “You decide, you want to sell it or you want to keep it in the ground.”

  • Saudi Aramco in investment discussions with Indian companies – exec

    State oil giant Saudi Aramco is in investment discussions with companies in India, a senior executive said on Wednesday. "Hopefully we will see some announcements soon on investment in Indian companies," Faisal Faqeer, senior vice-president, liquids to chemicals development, downstream, at Saudi Aramco, told delegates at the India Energy Week in Goa, without specifying its plans. The world's largest crude oil exporter and OPEC kingpin has been boosting its investments in refining and petrochemicals across Asia to secure new markets for its crude, as it sees growth in chemicals central to its downstream expansion strategy.