India and Saudi Arabia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation in water resources management, marking a significant step in strengthening bilateral strategic relations between the two countries.

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• India’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Suhel Khan and Saudi Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture Abdulrahman Abdulmohsen AlFadley signed the MoU during Saudi Water Week in Jeddah
• The agreement aims to promote cooperation in water resources planning, sustainable water management, irrigation networks, and exchange of best practices between both countries
• The Indian Embassy described the MoU as an important milestone in advancing the growing strategic partnership between India and Saudi Arabia
• Consul General Fahad Suri also attended the signing ceremony, highlighting institutional engagement between the two sides
• India’s Deputy Chief of Mission Abu Mathen George and Counsellor Y Sabir held discussions with Saudi officials on strengthening cooperation regarding the Indian community in the Kingdom
• The talks focused on mechanisms to improve welfare support and coordination for the large Indian diaspora living and working in Saudi Arabia
• Earlier, Ambassador Suhel Khan met Riyadh Governor Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz Al Saud to discuss expanding bilateral relations between the two countries
• The meeting was described as a farewell call ahead of the completion of the Ambassador’s tenure, where both sides reviewed the progress of India–Saudi relations