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Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal held two backtoback virtual meetings with Saudi counterparts to accelerate bilateral trade and investment, signaling a renewed push toward strategic cooperation.
Key developments:
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Goyal met with Saudi Investment Minister Khalid AlFalih and Economy Minister Faisal bin Fadel AlIbrahim to discuss longterm collaboration.
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Talks focused on enhancing partnerships in pharmaceuticals, petroleum, ceramics, infrastructure, and innovationdriven sectors.
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Goyal extended a formal invitation to Minister AlIbrahim to visit India, aiming to strengthen ties through direct engagement.
Trade snapshot:
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Bilateral trade between India and Saudi Arabia reached USD 42.98 billion in FY 202324.
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India’s exports stood at USD 11.56 billion, while imports—largely energyrelated—touched USD 31.42 billion.
Strategic outlook:
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Both nations emphasized sustainable growth, mutual prosperity, and innovation as pillars of future cooperation.
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The meetings reflect India’s broader diplomatic strategy to deepen economic linkages with Gulf nations.
Diplomatic momentum:
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Goyal also convened a session with commerce representatives from 74 Indian missions abroad, urging sharper trade intelligence and proactive market engagement.
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Focus areas included identifying new export opportunities, tackling nontariff barriers, and boosting global outreach via platforms like Trade Connect.
These engagements mark a significant step in India’s Vision 2047 roadmap, positioning Saudi Arabia as a key partner in its global trade ambitions.
Sources: ANI, Livemint, ABP Live, Tribune India, MSN India, Qatar News Agency
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