National Security Advisor Ajit Doval was on diplomatic tour to Riyadh and Saudi Arabia on April 19th. The plan was directed by PM Modi and the mission was to secure India’s interests as West Asian conflict may further escalate. Amazon Brand - Myx Women's Schiffli Embroidery Ethnic Dress | Fit and Flare | Knee Length (Available in Plus Sizes)
Doval held all-embracing talks with the core of the Saudi leadership, Musaed Al-Aiban, His counterpart and Saudi National Security Advisor, Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, The Saudi Minister of Energy, and Prince Faisal bin Farhan, The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs.
As per Ministry of External Affairs, the dialogue cantered on four crucial areas essential to the India-Saudi strategic partnership. Beyond the Classroom: How Nagpur’s 'Universal Multipurpose Society' Became a Hub for Radicle Infection
Supply Chain Stability, Ensuring the flow of critical goods and energy despite global disruptions caused by the ongoing war.
Maritime Security, Addressing heightened intimidations in the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf, especially following recent incidents of firing at commercial ships and the blockade by both US and Iran.
Intelligence Sharing, intensifying security cooperation and expanding intelligence exchanges to counter regional instability.
Economic Ties, increasing the bilateral investment and enhancing economic cooperation.
The visit was just before Pakistan mediation with Iran failed, which eventually can escalate war. If the war really escalates, the supply chain to India should be protected. NSA’s focus was to keep the supply stable even if the war escalates. Sovereignty vs. Autonomy: Why the Road to J&K Statehood Remains a Security Minefield
After Doval’s Riyadh visit, he held meeting on April 17 with Rustem Umerov, the Secretary of Ukraine’s National Security Council, and who probed the possibilities of India’s role as a mediator and strategic navigator across multiple global conflict zones.
Doval said all the meetings were productive and result oriented, India will continue sourcing oil and energy from Gulf without any interruption.