An All-Party delegation is visiting Riyadh on 27-29 May 2025 to convey India’s firm stance against terrorism and its continued efforts to combat this global menace in all its form and manifestations.

On 28 May, the delegation held a meeting with H.E. Dr. Mishaal Al-Sulami, Deputy Speaker of Shura Council. The Indian delegation expressed deep gratitude for Saudi Arabia’s strong condemnation of the barbaric terrorist attack in Pahalgam. It conveyed that India stands firm and united in its resolve to fight terrorism. Acts of terrorism cannot be justified under any circumstances or reasons. Chairman of the Saudi-India Parliamentary Friendship Committee of the Shura Council, H.E. Maj. Gen. Abdulrahman Snitan A. Alharbi and senior Members of the Committee hosted the delegation for lunch.

Thereafter, the all-party delegation had an extensive discussions with H.E. Mr. Adel Bin Ahmed al-Jubeir, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Indian delegation appreciated the support received from political leadership in Saudi Arabia in condemning the terrorist attack in Pahalgam. They underlined the importance of coordinated action against terrorism, dismantling terrorist infrastructure, denying safe havens, financing and political justification to terrorist entities, highlighting the “new normal’ in our approach to terrorism. The delegates reiterated India’s policy of zero tolerance towards terrorism, highlighting what Hon’ble Prime Minister of India said in his speech earlier this month - “this is certainly not the era of war but this is also not the era of terrorism”.

The delegation also met H.E. Dr. Mushabab bin Ayed Al-Qahtani, Director General of Prince Saud Al-Faisal Institute for Diplomatic Studies and held discussions with the Institute on India’s approach to countering terror. In all the meetings, the Indian delegation underlined that India has received unwavering support from Saudi Arabia on issues related to counter-terrorism. Both countries will continue to work together in their efforts towards de-radicalization and curbing extremism.

The Embassy hosted a dinner interaction with the participation of distinguished personalities from Saudi civil society, which gave an opportunity for further discussions on countering terrorism as well as broader topics related to India-Saudi bilateral partnership.

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Riyadh

28^th May 2025