BRICS Summit 2026: S Jaishankar Holds Talks with Saudi Foreign Minister
The ministers exchanged views on regional tensions and bilateral cooperation as Houthi attacks threatened Saudi Arabia’s critical oil pipeline, officials said.
- On Sunday, External Affairs Minister Jaishankar met Saudi Arabia Minister Prince Faisal in New Delhi during the 18th BRICS Summit, discussing West Asia tensions and reviewing bilateral ties.
- The two Foreign Ministers deliberated on escalating West Asia tensions, focusing particularly on Houthi militant attacks against a critical Saudi Arabian oil pipeline threatening regional energy infrastructure.
- Recent attacks on the Saudi Arabia East-West pipeline reportedly originated from Iraq. This infrastructure serves as a vital bypass for oil exports when conflicts involving Iran disrupt shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
- Jaishankar said he was "pleased" to meet Prince Farhan and that they "exchanged perspectives on regional and global developments, as well as on advancing our bilateral cooperation."
- The 18th BRICS Summit concluded with adoption of the New Delhi Declaration by consensus, providing a platform for member nations to address regional security challenges and coordinate diplomatic responses.
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Saudi, Indian foreign ministers review diverse growth and development of bilateral ties
NEW DELHI — Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan held extensive talks with Minister of External Affairs of India Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit 2026 in New Delhi, the capital of India, on Sunday. During the meeting, the ministers reviewed Saudi-Indian relations and their growth and development across various fields, as well as the opportunities available to enhance them in a way that serves…
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Times of IndiaBRICS Summit 2026: S Jaishankar holds talks with Saudi foreign minister
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Saudi Arabian counterpart Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud. They discussed the West Asia conflict and reviewed bilateral cooperation between the two nations. The Saudi foreign minister attended the BRICS summit's final day session in New Delhi. Both ministers exchanged perspectives on regional and global developments. Escalating tensions in West Asia, including pipeline attacks, were deliberated upon.
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rediff.comJaishankar holds talks with Saudi foreign minister
New Delhi, Sep 13 (PTI) External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday held talks with his Saudi Arabian counterpart Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud and discussed the West Asia conflict as well as reviewed bilateral ties. The Saudi foreign minister was in New Delhi to attend the final day’s session of the BRICS summit. […]
Jaishankar Holds Bilateral Meeting with Saudi Foreign Minister; Discusses Regional, Global Developments
Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. “Pleased to meet FM Saudi Arabia, Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud @FaisalbinFarhan on the sidelines of #BRICSIndia2026. Exchanged perspectives on regional & global developments, as well as on advancing our bilateral cooperation,” Jaishankar posted on X. World News | Jaishankar Holds Bilateral Meeting with Saudi Foreign Minister; Discusses Regional, Global Developments.
Jaishankar holds bilateral meeting with Saudi Foreign Minister; discusses regional, global developments - The Tribune
“Pleased to meet FM Saudi Arabia, Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud @FaisalbinFarhan on the sidelines of #BRICSIndia2026. Exchanged perspectives on regional & global developments, as well as on advancing our bilateral cooperation,” Jaishankar posted on X.
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