India holds security dialogue with Saudi Arabia, Pg12

Key Highlights:

• India and Saudi Arabia convened the 3rd India-Saudi Arabia Security Working Group in Riyadh on Wednesday.
• Discussions included a comprehensive review of security cooperation and threats from terrorist groups.
• Both sides condemned the terrorist attacks in Pahalgam (April 22, 2025) and near the Red Fort (November 10, 2025).
• The meeting occurred shortly after India and the UAE signed a ‘Letter of Intent’ for a Strategic Defence Partnership.

Detailed Insights:

• The Security Working Group is a continuing mechanism under the India-Saudi Arabia Strategic Partnership Council (SPC).
• Discussions covered countering extremism, radicalization, terror financing, and the use of technology for terrorist purposes.
• Enhanced bilateral legal, judicial, and law enforcement cooperation were also discussed.
• Tensions have risen between the UAE and Saudi Arabia due to differing policies in Yemen, Libya, and Sudan.
• Both Saudi Arabia and the UAE are crucial for India's energy security, investments, and foreign remittances.

Key Concepts Involved:

• Counter-Terrorism: Actions taken to combat, prevent, and deter terrorist activities and threats.
• Strategic Partnership: A collaborative agreement between nations to advance shared interests.
• Radicalization: The process by which individuals or groups adopt extremist ideologies.