Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 04:46am on 19 Apr 2025,Saturday India Global
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Saudi Arabia on April 22-23, marking his first trip to the kingdom in his third term. The agenda includes discussions on trade and investments, energy cooperation, the revival of the India-Middle East-Europe Corridor (IMEEC), and defense partnerships. Modi is expected to meet Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Jeddah. This visit precedes U.S. President Donald Trump's anticipated trip to Saudi Arabia in mid-May. The regional context includes ongoing tensions, such as the Houthi disruptions in the Red Sea and the aftermath of the 2023 Hamas-Israel conflict, which have impacted the IMEEC project. India aims to engage with Saudi Arabia to restore regional stability and advance mutual interests. (PC: India Today)
