Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Saudi Arabia on April 22–23, 2025. This is his first visit to the Kingdom during his third term. He will meet Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Jeddah. The visit aims to strengthen ties in trade, energy, defence, and regional connectivity. It comes amid geopolitical tensions in West Asia, with key focus on the India-Middle East-Europe Corridor (IMEEC) and regional stability.

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• Modi visiting Saudi Arabia April 22–23, 2025.
• First visit in third term, to meet Crown Prince in Jeddah.
• Aims to deepen trade, energy, defence ties.
• Will discuss regional stability amid Red Sea & Gaza tensions.
• Focus on reviving IMEEC connectivity project via Middle East to Europe.
• IMEEC seen as counter to China’s Belt & Road.
• Saudi Arabia: India’s 3rd biggest crude oil, LPG supplier.
• Bilateral trade 2023–24: USD 42.98 billion.
• Indian investments in Saudi: ~$3B; Saudi in India: ~$10B.
• Defence ties growing: naval exercises, training, and joint shows.