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{{Short description|1=Diplomatic relations between the Republic of India and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=May 2014}}
{{Use Indian English|date=June 2016}}
{{Infobox bilateral relations|Indo-Saudi|India|Saudi Arabia|filetype=svg
| mission1 = Embassy of India, [[Riyadh]]
| mission2 = Embassy of Saudi Arabia, [[New Delhi]]
| envoytitle1 = Indian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia
| envoy1 = [[Ausaf Sayeed]]
| envoytitle2 = Saudi Arabian Ambassador to India
| envoy2 = [[Saud bin Mohammed Al-Saty]]
}}
[[File:Nizam_of_Hyderabad_with_King_Saud.jpg|thumb|The [[Nizam of Hyderabad]] [[Mir Osman Ali Khan]] (far right) with [[Saud of Saudi Arabia|King Saud]] (seated, third from left) at the [[Falaknuma Palace]], c. 1955.]]
'''India–Saudi Arabia relations''' ({{Lang-hi|भारत-सऊदी अरब संबंध}}; {{Lang-ar|العلاقات الهندية السعودية}}), also referred to as '''Indian-Saudi relations''' or '''Indo-Saudi relations''', are the [[international relations|bilateral relationship]] between the [[Republic of India]] and the [[Kingdom of Saudi Arabia]]. Relations between the two nations are generally strong and close, especially in commercial interests. Indo-Saudi bilateral trade reached US$27.48 billion in the financial year 2017–18, up from US$25.1 billion in the preceding year. Saudi Arabia's exports to India stood at US$22.06 billion whereas India's exports were US$5.41 billion.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/saudi-crown-prince-planning-maiden-trip-to-india/articleshow/67749985.cms|title=Prince Salman planning maiden India trip, Modi could be in for an oil boost|first=Dipanjan Roy|last=Chaudhury|date=30 January 2019|access-date=6 February 2019|newspaper=The Economic Times}}</ref>
[[File:The_Prime_Minister,_Dr._Manmohan_Singh_with_the_King_of_the_Kingdom_of_Saudi_Arabia,_King_Abdullah_Bin_Abdulaziz_al-Saud,_in_New_Delhi_on_January_25,_2006.jpg|thumb|Indian Prime Minister [[Manmohan Singh]] with [[Abdullah of Saudi Arabia|King Abdullah]] in New Delhi, c. January 25, 2006]]
[[File:Prime Minister Narendra Modi in conversation with King Salman bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia.jpg|thumb|Prime Minister [[Narendra Modi]] meeting [[Salman of Saudi Arabia|King Salman]], at the Royal Court in Riyadh; c. 2016.|alt=]]

==History==
Trade and cultural links between [[ancient India]] and [[Arabia]] date back to the third millennium BC.<ref>{{cite book
|last = Heptulla
|first = Nejma
|title = Indo-West Asian relations: the Nehru era
|year = 1991
|publisher = Allied Publishers, 1991
|isbn = 9788170233404}}</ref> By 1000 AD, the trade relations between [[southern India]] and Arabia flourished and became the backbone of the Arabian economy.<ref>{{cite book
|last = Richard
|first = Edmund
|title = India's pro-Arab policy: a study in continuity
|year = 1992
|publisher = Greenwood Publishing Group, 1992
|isbn = 9780275940867
|url-access = registration
|url = https://archive.org/details/indiasproarabpol00ward
}}</ref> Arab traders held a monopoly over the [[spice trade]] between India and [[Europe]] until the rise of European imperialist empires.<ref>{{cite book
|last = Spielvogel
|first = Jackson
|title = Western Civilisation: Since 1500
|date = 11 January 2008
|publisher = Cengage Learning, 2008
|isbn = 9780495502876}}</ref> India was one of the first nations to establish ties with the [[Unification of Saudi Arabia|Third Saudi State]]. During the 1930s, British India heavily funded [[Nejd]] through financial subsidies.<ref>{{cite book
|last = Kostiner
|first = Joseph
|title = The making of Saudi Arabia, 1916-1936: from chieftaincy to monarchical state
|year = 1993
|publisher = Oxford University Press US, 1993
|isbn = 9780195074406}}</ref>

Formal diplomatic relations between contemporary India and Saudi Arabia were established soon after India gained [[Indian Independence Act 1947|independence in 1947]]. Relations between the two countries have strengthened considerably owing to collaboration in regional affairs and trade. Saudi Arabia is one of the largest suppliers of [[petroleum|oil]] to India, who is one of the top seven trading partners and the fifth biggest investor in Saudi Arabia.<ref name="CH">{{cite web|url=http://www.business-standard.com/common/storypage_c_online.php?bKeyFlag=IN&autono=38855 |title=India, Saudi Arabia to better understanding |access-date=4 June 2008 |work=[[Business Standard]] |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081216135049/http://www.business-standard.com/common/storypage_c_online.php?bKeyFlag=IN&autono=38855 |archive-date=16 December 2008 }}</ref>

In history there have been four visits to Saudi Arabia by an Indian [[Prime Minister of India|Prime Minister]]: [[Jawaharlal Nehru]] (1955), [[Indira Gandhi]] (1982), [[Manmohan Singh]] (2010) and [[Narendra Modi]] (2016) .<ref name="Saudis roll out red carpet to Manmohan"/> The two countries share similar views on combating [[terrorism]].<ref name="Saudi could play interlocutor's role in Indo-Pak ties">{{cite web|url=http://news.oneindia.in/2010/02/28/saudicould-play-interlocutors-role-in-indo-pak-ties.html|title=Saudi could play interlocutor's role in Indo-Pak ties|date=28 February 2010|access-date=28 February 2010|publisher=[[Oneindia.in]]}}</ref> There is a strong geographical and a demographic connect between the 2 countries as Islam is the 2nd Major [[Religion in India|Religion]] in [[India]]. Moreover, the Muslim Population in India is the second largest in the world sending huge number of Indian pilgrims every year for [[Umrah]] and [[Hajj]].

==Background==
Since its independence in 1947, India has sought to maintain strong ties with Saudi Arabia, an important regional power and trading base in [[West Asia]]. In a major visit by [[Saud of Saudi Arabia|King Saud]] of Saudi Arabia to India in November 1955,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mofa.gov.sa/Detail.asp?InSectionID=2356&InNewsItemID=36684|title=Request Rejected|website=www.mofa.gov.sa|access-date=6 February 2019}}</ref><ref>[http://www.kingsaud.net/eng/library/medals_awards/the_awards_of_king_saud]</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indianembassy.org.sa/IndiaSaudiTies.html |title=Archived copy |access-date=9 June 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090804072704/http://www.indianembassy.org.sa/IndiaSaudiTies.html |archive-date=4 August 2009 }}</ref> both nations agreed to shape their relationship based on the [[Five Principles of Peaceful Co-existence]].<ref name="VA2">
{{cite book |author=Prithvi Ram Mudiam |title=India and the Middle East |pages=[https://archive.org/details/indiamiddleeast00prit/page/88 88–94] |publisher=British Academic Press |year=1994 |isbn=1-85043-703-3 |url-access=registration |url=https://archive.org/details/indiamiddleeast00prit/page/88 }}</ref> Saudi Arabia is also home to more than 1.4 million Indian workers.<ref name="ISF">{{cite web|url=https://www.un.org/esa/population/meetings/EGM_Ittmig_Arab/P02_Kapiszewski.pdf |title=Arab versus Asian migrant workers in the GCC countries|access-date=5 June 2008}}</ref> India was the only South Asian nation to recognise the Soviet-backed [[Democratic Republic of Afghanistan]], whereas Saudi Arabia was one of the key supporters of the [[Afghan mujahideen]], who fought the Soviets and their Afghan allies from Pakistan.<ref name="VA2"/><ref name="SO2">{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/4645836.stm |title=Saudi king on rare visit to India|access-date=4 June 2008 |publisher=BBC News | date=25 January 2006}}</ref>

==Development of bilateral relations==
India's strategic relations with Saudi Arabia have been affected by the latter's relations with Pakistan.<ref name="SO2"/> Saudi Arabia supported Pakistan's stance on the [[Kashmir conflict]] and during the [[Indo-Pakistani War of 1971]], at the expense of its relations with India.<ref name="VA2"/> The [[Soviet Union]]'s close relations with India also negatively affected Indo-Saudi relations.<ref name="VA2"/><ref name="SO2"/> During the [[Gulf War|Persian Gulf War]] (1990–91), India officially maintained [[Neutral country|neutrality]]. Saudi Arabia's close military and strategic ties with Pakistan have also been a source of continuing strain.<ref name="VA2"/><ref name="SO2"/>

Since the 1990s, both nations have taken steps to improve ties. Saudi Arabia has supported granting [[observer status]] to India in the [[Organisation of Islamic Cooperation]] (OIC) and has expanded its collaboration with India to fight [[Islamic terrorism]] in the Middle East.<ref name="SO">{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/4655268.stm |title="New era" for Saudi-Indian ties|access-date=4 June 2008 |publisher=BBC News | date=27 January 2006}}</ref> In January 2006, King [[Abdullah of Saudi Arabia]] made a special visit to India, becoming the first Saudi monarch in 51 years to do so.<ref name="SO2"/> The Saudi king and the [[Indian Prime Minister]] [[Manmohan Singh]] signed an agreement forging a strategic energy partnership that was termed the "Delhi Declaration."<ref name="HBL">{{cite web |url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2006/01/28/stories/2006012802970900.htm |title=India, Saudi Arabia sign strategic energy pact|access-date=4 June 2008 |publisher=The Hindu Business Line}}</ref> The pact provides for a "reliable, stable and increased volume of crude oil supplies to India through long-term contracts."<ref name="DG">{{cite news |url=https://money.cnn.com/2006/01/27/news/international/india_saudi.dj/ |title=India, Saudi Arabia in energy deal|access-date=4 June 2008 |publisher=CNN | date=27 January 2006}}</ref> Both nations also agreed on joint ventures and the development of oil and natural gas in public and private sectors.<ref name="DG"/> An Indo-Saudi joint declaration in the Indian capital [[New Delhi]] described the king's visit as "heralding a new era in India-Saudi Arabia relations."<ref name="SO"/>

In 2019, Saudi Arabia increased the Hajj quota of India, making it the 2nd highest country in the number of Pilgrims. Thus, the number of Indian pilgrims jumped to 200,000 per year in 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.arabnews.com/node/1517771/saudi-arabia|title=Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman announces Hajj gift for India with 30,000 increase in quota|date=2019-06-29|website=Arab News|language=en|access-date=2019-07-03}}</ref>

==Commerce==
Since the 1990s, India's economic liberalisation has helped bolster trade with Saudi Arabia, which annually supplies to India nearly 175 million barrels (25 million [[metric ton]]nes) of crude oil, or a quarter of its needs.<ref name="SO"/> In 2006–07 bilateral trade stood at US$16 billion (US$3 billion excluding oil) and is expected to double by 2010.<ref name="AR">{{cite web |url=http://www.arabnews.com/?page=15&section=0&article=104658&d=29&m=5&y=2008 |title=Saudi Arabia-India Investment Gets Immense Boost|access-date=4 June 2008 |publisher=Arab News}}</ref><ref name="IST">{{cite web|url=http://in.rediff.com/money/2006/jan/23trade.htm |title=India-Saudi trade at $7 bn by 2010 |access-date=4 June 2008 |work=Rediff.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110525064209/http://in.rediff.com/money/2006/jan/23trade.htm |archive-date=25 May 2011 }}</ref> India's current exports to Saudi Arabia stand at US$2.6 billion, while Saudi Arabia's exports are in the range of US$13.4 billion (US$1.2 billion excluding oil).<ref name="AR"/><ref name="IST"/> India's major exports include [[basmati rice]], textiles and garments and machinery, while it imports organic and inorganic chemicals, metal scrap, leather, gold and oil from Saudi Arabia.<ref name="AR"/><ref name="IST"/> Both nations are expected to expand trade and cooperation and joint ventures in telecommunications, pharmaceuticals, health services, information technology, [[biotechnology]], agriculture, construction projects, energy and financial services.<ref name="HBL"/><ref name="AR"/><ref name="IST"/> Both countries agreed to launch joint ventures for developing gas-based fertiliser plants in Saudi Arabia.<ref name="HBL"/><ref name="AR"/> India agreed to set up institutes of higher education and research, provide educational opportunities in India for Saudi Arabian students and expand cooperation between India's [[Council of Scientific and Industrial Research]] and the Saudi Arabian Standards Organisation (SASO).<ref name="HBL"/><ref name="AR"/>

India and Saudi trade was almost US$25 billion last fiscal year with about 2 million Indians working in Saudi Arabia .<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/76a2f676-2541-11df-a189-00144feab49a.html |title=Singh seeks permanent peace with Pakistan |publisher=FT.com}}</ref>

Saudi imports from India amounted to $7 billion or 2.7% of India's overall exports in 2015. The 10 major commodities exported from India to Saudi Arabia were:<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.worldsrichestcountries.com/top-india-exports.html |title=Top India Exports |publisher=Worldsrichestcountries.com |access-date=2016-04-07}}</ref>

# Oil: $1.8 billion
# Cereals: $1.1 billion
# Machinery: $459 million
# Iron or steel products: $367.8 million
# Organic chemicals: $336.8 million
# Meat: $267.9 million
# Vehicles: $229 million
# Ceramic products: $217.4 million
# Electronic equipment: $203.9 million
# Clothing (not knit or crochet): $162.8 million

Saudi exports to India amounted to $21.4 billion or 5.5% of India's overall imports in 2015. The 10 major commodities exported from Saudi Arabia to India were:<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.worldsrichestcountries.com/top-india-imports.html |title=Top India Imports |publisher=Worldsrichestcountries.com |access-date=2016-04-07}}</ref>

# Oil: $16.4 billion
# Organic chemicals: $1.2 billion
# Plastics: $954.2 million
# Fertilizers: $729.9 million
# Gems, precious metals: $631.4 million
# Aircraft, spacecraft: $542.9 million
# Inorganic chemicals: $199.5 million
# Aluminum: $193.6 million
# Copper: $142.9 million
# Other chemical goods: $95.3 million

In 2018, the bilateral trade relations between the two countries hit $27.5 billion.<ref name="arabnews.com">{{Cite web|url=http://www.arabnews.com/node/1455216/saudi-arabia|title=Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman pledges commitment to Saudi-Indian relations|date=2019-02-21|website=Arab News|language=en|access-date=2019-02-21}}</ref>

==Bilateral investment==
India and Saudi Arabia are developing countries and need two-sided flow of investment in infrastructure and development. Progressive growth has been observed between the countries in bilateral investment after the liberalisation policy of India in 1991 and little bit faster increase in new millennium. Saudi Arabia is ranked at 15th position in country-wise FDI joint venture in India and it is second in Arab countries followed by UAE. Saudi has US$21.55 million worth value in FDI joint venture during 2004–05 to 2007–08. Saudi is also among the major FDI investing countries in India, it has invested {{INRConvert|422|m}} during August 1991 to December 1999 and {{INRConvert|691|m}} during January 2000 to August 2008. Investment is observed in diverse fields such as paper manufacture, chemicals, computer software, granite processing, industrial products and machinery, cement, metallurgical industries, etc.
Indian firms also has shown the interest in Saudi market after new Saudi laws and established joint venture projects or wholly owned subsidiaries in the Kingdom. According to Saudi investment authority survey, India has 56 FDI projects having worth of 304 million SAR during 2005 in Saudi Arabia. These licenses are for projects in different sectors such as management and consultancy services, construction projects, telecommunications, information technology, pharmaceuticals, etc. Moreover, several Indian companies have established collaborations with Saudi companies and working in the Kingdom in the areas of designing, consultancy, financial services and software development.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indoarabinfo.com/investment.htm|title=Investment|access-date=5 June 2008}}{{Dead link|date=January 2020 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>

==2010 visit to Saudi Arabia by Manmohan Singh==
Indian Prime Minister [[Manmohan Singh]] undertook a three-day visit to Saudi Arabia beginning 27 February 2010. He was accompanied by his wife Gursharan Kaur, Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad, Commerce and Industry Minister [[Anand Sharma]], Petroleum Minister [[Murli Deora]] and Minister of State for External Affairs [[Shashi Tharoor]].<ref name="samaylive">{{cite web |url=http://www.samaylive.com/news/manmohan-arrives-after-historic-saudi-visit/675937.html |title=Manmohan arrives after historic Saudi visit |publisher=samay live}}</ref> It was the first visit to the kingdom by an Indian Prime Minister since 1982 and the third to date.<ref name="Saudis roll out red carpet to Manmohan">{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/international/article123588.ece|title=Saudis roll out red carpet to Manmohan|date=28 February 2010|access-date=28 February 2010|work=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref><ref name="Manmohan to visit Saudi Arabia, first PM in 28 years">{{cite web|author=Jayanth Jacob|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/newdelhi/Manmohan-to-visit-Saudi-Arabia-first-PM--in-28-years/513497/H1-Article1-512578.aspx|title=Manmohan to visit Saudi Arabia, first PM in 28 years|date=28 February 2010|access-date=28 February 2010|work=[[Hindustan Times]]}}</ref>

In a rare diplomatic gesture symbolising the strong cultural and socio-economic ties between the two nations, Dr Singh and his official delegation were received at the royal terminal of the [[King Khalid International Airport]] by [[Sultan, Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia|Crown Prince]] [[Sultan bin Abdul Aziz]] accompanied by his entire cabinet. In departure from the protocol norms, a red carpet was rolled out to the Prime Minister, instead of the traditional green carpet. The nearly 40 km route from the airport to the city centre was lined with Indian and Saudi Arabian flags.<ref name="Saudis roll out red carpet to Manmohan"/>

On the second day a formal reception was held in honour of the state guests.<ref name="Saudis roll out red carpet to Manmohan"/> Singh was scheduled to address the [[Consultative Assembly of Saudi Arabia|Majlis-e-Shura]], a privilege that has been described as "a singular honour".<ref name="Af-Pak concerns fuel India-Saudi ties on PM's visit"/> Female diplomat Latha Reddy was permitted not to wear the [[abaya]] or the [[hijab]]. This special gesture was described as "largely symbolic in nature, but it is a sign of the changing times".<ref name="Af-Pak concerns fuel India-Saudi ties on PM's visit">{{cite news|author=Jyoti Malhotra|url=http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/af-pak-concerns-fuel-india-saudi-tiespm%5Cs-visit/387054/|title=Af-Pak concerns fuel India-Saudi ties on PM's visit|date=28 February 2010|access-date=28 February 2010|work=[[Business Standard]]}}</ref>

During his visit Singh received an honorary doctorate from Saudi Arabia's [[King Saud University]]. An [[Memorandum of understanding|MoU]] for co-operation was signed between [[Indian Institute of Science]], Bangalore and the King Saud University in the presence of the Prime Minister. Later, speaking at a community event at the Indian Embassy hosted by Indian Ambassador Talmeez Ahmed, the Prime Minister praised the contributions made by the over 1.8 million Indian citizens. "India is proud of you and proud of your achievements in this country," he said.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/article124297.ece |title=Manmohan conferred honorary doctorate by King Saud University |newspaper=The Hindu|date=March 2010 }}</ref>

An extradition treaty was signed by Indian Health and Family Welfare Minister [[Ghulam Nabi Azad]] and Prince [[Naif bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud|Naif bin Abdul Aziz]] the Saudi Arabian Second Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister.<ref name="indiasaudiextraditionsigned">{{cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/article123985.ece |title=India, Saudi Arabia sign extradition treaty |newspaper=The Hindu|date=March 2010 }}</ref> Four agreements pertaining to transfer of sentenced persons, cultural co-operation, Memorandum of Understanding between [[Indian Space Research Organisation]] and [[King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology]] for co-operation in peaceful use of outer space and joint research and information technology were also signed in presence of the two leaders. Four other agreements were also signed the day before, including one by [[Tata Motors]] to supply school buses worth US$80 million.{{citation needed|date=June 2016}}

Singh returned home on 1 March 2010 concluding this three-day visit.<ref name="samaylive" /><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/article124267.ece |title=Manmohan leaves for home after Saudi visit |newspaper=The hindu|date=March 2010 }}</ref> This visit is considered as India's attempt to increase the depth of relationships between the two countries and make a pitch for investments from Saudi Arabia.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-02-28/india/28144220_1_saudi-arabia-first-visit-extradition-treaty|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110811044904/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-02-28/india/28144220_1_saudi-arabia-first-visit-extradition-treaty|url-status=dead|archive-date=11 August 2011|title=PM's Saudi visit attempt to make up for lost time|date=28 February 2010|access-date=28 February 2010|work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref>

==2016 visit by Narendra Modi==
[[File:Prime Minister Narendra Modi being conferred Saudi Arabia's highest civilian honour, the King Abdulaziz Sash.jpg|thumb|Indian Prime Minister [[Narendra Modi]] being conferred the [[Order of King Abdulaziz]] by King [[Salman of Saudi Arabia|Salman]], c. 2016.]]

Agenda on energy, security, trade and well-being of [[Indians in Saudi Arabia|Indian diaspora]].<ref name="ndtv2">{{Cite web|url=http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/pm-modis-saudi-agenda-big-on-oil-and-indian-workers-1309830|title=PM Modi's Saudi Agenda Big On Oil And Indian Workers|access-date=2016-04-02|publisher=NDTV}}</ref><ref name="ndtv1">{{Cite web|url=http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/pm-narendra-modi-to-embark-on-3-nation-visit-march-end-1282262|title=PM Narendra Modi To Embark On 3-Nation Visit March End|access-date=2016-02-29|publisher=NDTV}}</ref> Modi is first Indian conferred [[Order of Abdulaziz al Saud|Saudi Arabia's highest civilian honour]].<ref name="ht1">{{Cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/india/modi-conferred-highest-saudi-civilian-honour/story-bwZOeS1MJFw7QigfOEeFnI.html|title=Modi conferred highest Saudi civilian honour|date=3 April 2016|access-date=2016-04-03|publisher=Hindustan times}}</ref>

== 2019 Visit to India ==
The Saudi Crown Prince, Muhammad bin Salman, made a visit to India during his journey to many Asian countries in February, 2019.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://calrev.org/2019/04/01/a-global-saudi-soft-power-offensive-a-saudi-princess-and-dollar-diplomacy/|title=A GLOBAL, SAUDI SOFT POWER OFFENSIVE: A SAUDI PRINCESS AND DOLLAR DIPLOMACY|last=Genin|first=Aaron|date=2019-04-01|website=The California Review|language=en-US|access-date=2019-04-04}}</ref> The crown prince met the Indian prime minister as well as a number of high officials in India. The main aim of the visit is to improve the historical ties between the two countries.<ref name="arabnews.com"/> The two sides agreed on increasing trade relations between them. Moreover, the number of Indian pilgrims performing Hajj in Saudi Arabia has been increased to 200,000 every year.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://saudigazette.com.sa/article/559623/rss|title=Saudi Arabia raises India's Haj quota to 200,000, releases 850 Indian prisoners|date=2019-02-20|website=Saudigazette|language=en|access-date=2019-02-21}}</ref> The Saudi prince expected that the Saudi investment in India may reach $100 billion in the next two years.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.arabnews.com/node/1455651/saudi-arabia|title=Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman arrives in China|date=2019-02-21|website=Arab News|language=en|access-date=2019-02-21}}</ref><ref name=":0" />

==See also==
* [[Indians in Saudi Arabia]]
* [[Foreign relations of India]]
* [[Foreign relations of Saudi Arabia]]
{{commons category|Relations of India and Saudi Arabia}}

== References ==
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{{Foreign relations of India}}
{{Foreign relations of Saudi Arabia}}

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[[Category:Bilateral relations of India|Saudi Arabia]]
[[Category:Bilateral relations of Saudi Arabia]]

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