NSA Ajit Doval meets Saudi Foreign Minister, discusses energy security and regional situation
India's National Security Advisor Ajit Doval met Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan in Riyadh on July 20, 2026, to discuss strengthening energy security and protecting maritime corridors amid heightened West Asia tensions. The visit occurs against the backdrop of the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict disrupting Strait of Hormuz traffic and a recent Houthi announcement of a 'maritime embargo' against Saudi vessels in the Bab al-Mandab Strait. Doval and Prince Faisal reviewed bilateral relations and strategic partnership. This is Doval's third visit to Saudi Arabia this year, reflecting India's intensified diplomatic engagement with Gulf states to safeguard energy supplies, secure vital sea lanes, and ensure the safety of the 2.6 million Indian nationals in the Kingdom.
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