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Ajit Doval's Riyadh Visit: Deepening India-Saudi Ties on Energy & Security

India's National Security Advisor Ajit Doval visited Riyadh for official meetings with key Saudi ministers, including the Energy and Foreign Ministers. The discussions centered on strengthening bilateral relations, energy cooperation, and regional developments. This visit followed Doval's recent high-level talks with Ukraine's security chief, Rustem Umerov, where they reviewed bilateral ties and the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. India reiterated its principled stance advocating for a peaceful resolution through dialogue and diplomacy.

Key Points: NSA Ajit Doval Meets Saudi Ministers in Riyadh, Discusses Bilateral Ties

  • Doval meets Saudi Energy & Foreign Ministers
  • Talks cover bilateral relations & regional security
  • Follows high-level dialogue with Ukraine official
  • Focus on energy cooperation & geopolitical stability
  • India emphasizes diplomatic conflict resolution
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NSA Ajit Doval visits Riyadh, discusses bilateral, regional issues with Saudi ministers

India's NSA Ajit Doval held high-level talks in Saudi Arabia on energy, security, and regional issues following a strategic dialogue with Ukraine.

"NSA reiterated India's principled position and focus on peaceful resolution through dialogue and diplomacy. - Randhir Jaiswal"

Riyadh, April 20

India's National Security Advisor Ajit Doval paid an official visit to Saudi Arabia's capital Riyadh on Sunday, where he held high-level meetings with senior Saudi leadership focusing on bilateral relations, energy cooperation and regional developments, the Embassy of India in Riyadh said.

"NSA Ajit Doval paid an official visit to Riyadh on April 19. He had meetings with Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and National Security Advisor Dr Musaed Al-Aiban," the Embassy of India in Riyadh said in a post on X.

According to the statement, discussions covered a wide range of strategic and regional issues of mutual interest between the two countries.

"During the meetings, they discussed bilateral relations, the regional situation and other issues of mutual interest," the embassy added.

Earlier on Friday, in a significant high-level diplomatic engagement, the Secretary of the National Security and Defence Council of Ukraine, Rustem Umerov, held extensive talks with India's National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval.

The meeting, taking place against the backdrop of the protracted Russia-Ukraine conflict, served as a platform for both nations to review their bilateral cooperation and address urgent geopolitical concerns.

According to Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, the meeting underscored continued engagement between New Delhi and Kyiv at the security and strategic level, with a focus on maintaining dialogue amid the prolonged war in Eastern Europe.

In a post on social media platform X, Jaiswal said: "Secretary of the National Security and Defence Council of Ukraine Rustem Umerov met NSA on 17 April 2026."

He further said: "The two sides reviewed bilateral relations and discussed the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. NSA reiterated India's principled position and focus on peaceful resolution through dialogue and diplomacy."

During the discussions, both sides are understood to have taken stock of the broader geopolitical situation arising out of the conflict, which has now entered its fourth year, and its implications on global security, energy supplies, and food stability.

- ANI

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Priya S
Good to see continued engagement with Saudi Arabia. Hope the discussions also covered the welfare of our large Indian diaspora there. They are the real backbone of this relationship.
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Aman W
While high-level visits are important, I hope there's more transparency on what exactly was discussed regarding 'regional issues'. The common citizen often feels these talks are too vague.
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Sarah B
Interesting to see India engaging with both Saudi and Ukraine back-to-back. It's a delicate balancing act in today's geopolitics. India's call for dialogue in Ukraine is the right stance.
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Vikram M
Energy cooperation with Saudi is vital, but we must also accelerate our renewable energy plans. Can't remain dependent on imported oil forever. Jai Hind!
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Karthik V
The Saudi relationship goes beyond oil now - defense, investments, counter-terrorism. Doval sir is the right person to handle this. Hope it translates to more stability and jobs for Indians.

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