Unannounced visit by Saudi junior Foreign Minister highlights shared commitment against terrorism
Saudi Arabia’s junior foreign minister, Adel Aljubeir, made an unannounced visit to New Delhi and held talks with Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar. Following the meeting, Jaishankar posted on X that Saudi Arabia shares India’s firm stance on countering terrorism. During his visit, Aljubeir also met with Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, reported timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
The meetings underscore growing diplomatic engagement between India, Saudi Arabia, and Iran on regional security and counterterrorism.
These high-level interactions highlight India’s ongoing efforts to strengthen ties with key Middle Eastern countries and coordinate on combating terrorism, a critical regional concern. Jaishankar’s engagements with both Saudi and Iranian officials reflect India’s balanced approach in the geopolitically sensitive region.
Saudi Arabia, Iran, and India emphasize cooperation to tackle terrorism and enhance regional stability.
Through such diplomatic exchanges, India aims to foster mutual understanding and collaboration with Gulf and West Asian nations. The unannounced nature of Aljubeir’s visit signals the importance of discreet, direct dialogue on pressing security challenges affecting the region.