MoS Defence Sanjay Seth Meets Saudi Minister Dr. Al-Biyari on Sidelines of WDS 2026

¨     A meeting was held between MoS Defence Sanjay Seth and Saudi Arabia’s Assistant Minister for Executive Affairs, Dr Khaled bin Hussein Al-Biyari on the sidelines of the World Defence Show 2026.

¨     The meeting reflected ongoing high-level engagement between India and Saudi Arabia.

¨     Discussions focused on further strengthening the strategic partnership between the two countries.

¨     Defence cooperation was a central theme of the interaction.

¨     Both sides reviewed options to expand collaboration between their armed forces.

¨     They also discussed increasing inter-service engagement.

¨     The meeting reaffirmed a shared commitment to identify new areas of bilateral defence cooperation.

¨     These efforts align with the steadily growing strategic ties between India and Saudi Arabia.

¨     World Defense Show 2026 is being organised in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from February 8–12, 2026.

¨     It showcases global defense innovations, technologies, and partnerships for land, sea, air, space, and security.