Published: 28 January 2026International
India-Saudi Arabia Hold 3rd Security Working Group Meeting in Riyadh
The 3rd India-Saudi Arabia Security Working Group meeting was held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on January 28, 2026. The discussions covered counter-terrorism cooperation, maritime security in the Indian Ocean, cybersecurity collaboration, and intelligence sharing mechanisms.
Both sides agreed to enhance operational cooperation against transnational crime networks, particularly drug trafficking and money laundering. The meeting also discussed the security of Indian diaspora in Saudi Arabia (numbering over 2.5 million) and coordination on regional stability in the Gulf and West Asia. The Security Working Group was established during PM Modi's visit to Saudi Arabia in 2019 as part of the Strategic Partnership Council framework.
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Frequently asked questions
Where was the 3rd India-Saudi Arabia Security Working Group meeting held?
The **3rd India-Saudi Arabia Security Working Group** meeting was held in **Riyadh, Saudi Arabia** on **January 29, 2026**. Discussions covered counter-terrorism, maritime security in the Indian Ocean, cybersecurity collaboration, and intelligence sharing mechanisms.
What was the framework under which India-Saudi Arabia Security Working Group was established?
The **Security Working Group** was established during **PM Modi's visit to Saudi Arabia in 2019** as part of the **Strategic Partnership Council framework** between India and Saudi Arabia — a bilateral partnership encompassing economic, political, security, and cultural dimensions.
What key security issues were discussed at the 3rd India-Saudi Arabia Security Working Group?
Key issues discussed included **counter-terrorism cooperation**, **maritime security in the Indian Ocean**, **cybersecurity collaboration**, **intelligence sharing**, and operational cooperation against **transnational crime networks** — particularly drug trafficking and money laundering.
How large is the Indian diaspora in Saudi Arabia and what was discussed about their security?
Over **2.5 million Indians** reside in Saudi Arabia, making it one of India's largest diaspora communities. Their security and welfare were discussed at the working group meeting, along with coordination on **regional stability in the Gulf and West Asia**.
What is the India-Saudi Arabia Strategic Partnership Council?
The **India-Saudi Arabia Strategic Partnership Council** was established during **PM Modi's 2019 visit** to Saudi Arabia. It serves as the overarching bilateral framework covering political, economic, security, and cultural cooperation, including the **Security Working Group** that focuses on counter-terrorism, cybersecurity, and intelligence sharing.
