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Is India Ready to Lead? Modi’s Saudi Arabia Visit Could Spark Major Shifts

Dolon Mondal
Last updated: April 22, 2025 12:50 pm
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Modi’s Saudi Arabia Visit Strengthens India’s Global Ambitions

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to Saudi Arabia was more than ceremonial—it was a strategic leap forward in India’s global outreach. Held in Jeddah, the visit spotlighted trade, energy, and defense ties, with ripple effects likely to be felt across India’s economy and foreign policy.

What Does This Mean for the Average Indian?

It’s not just about global headlines. When Modi visits Saudi Arabia, he’s also advocating for millions of Indians living and working in the Gulf, securing energy deals that impact fuel prices back home, and opening doors for investments that could create jobs in India.

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Economic Moves with Muscle

Saudi Arabia is India’s fourth-largest trading partner. In 2022–23, bilateral trade was over $52 billion. But during Modi’s Saudi Arabia visit, the focus shifted from “more trade” to smarter trade.

Key focus areas included:

  • Infrastructure investment: Talks reportedly included inviting Saudi investments in India’s infrastructure, digital economy, and renewable energy sectors. For a country rolling out smart cities and bullet trains, Saudi capital could be a real booster.
  • Energy security: With India importing nearly 20% of its crude oil from Saudi Arabia, ensuring long-term, stable pricing is crucial. The two sides discussed diversifying energy cooperation into renewables like green hydrogen—an ambitious, future-ready shift.
  • Tech and startups: Modi’s pitch likely included showcasing India’s tech ecosystem, which Saudi investors have shown growing interest in. Think: Riyadh’s oil money meets Bengaluru’s code.

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Strategic Synergy Beyond Oil

The partnership isn’t just transactional—it’s evolving into something more strategic. During Modi’s Saudi Arabia visit, defense cooperation was a quiet yet critical topic.

  • Counter-terrorism cooperation is on the rise, with both countries emphasizing intelligence sharing and joint efforts to combat extremism.
  • Maritime security in the Indian Ocean, a region where both countries have growing interests, was another area of alignment.
  • As global power dynamics shift, India and Saudi Arabia are positioning themselves as regional stabilizers.

And yes, in a world full of shifting alliances, this friendship is as much about pragmatism as it is about policy.

The Diaspora Backbone

Over 2.5 million Indians live and work in Saudi Arabia. Many send remittances home, forming a lifeline for families across India. Modi’s visit included conversations on their rights, welfare, and legal protections.

For families back home, this means better conditions for their loved ones abroad. For the government, it’s about recognizing the soft power of the Indian diaspora and turning that into diplomatic currency.

Culture and Connection

A less flashy but equally important pillar of Modi’s Saudi Arabia visit was cultural diplomacy.

  • Tourism tie-ups were discussed, with an eye on boosting mutual visits and pilgrimage routes.
  • Education exchanges could bring Saudi students to Indian universities—and vice versa. Shared knowledge leads to shared growth.
  • Cultural festivals, film collaborations, and even sports partnerships are helping shape a narrative where India and Saudi Arabia see each other not just as business partners, but as cultural allies.

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What’s the Big Picture?

This wasn’t a handshake photo-op. Modi’s visit to Saudi Arabia was a signal that India is stepping confidently onto the global stage—without waiting for a seat at the table, but building its own.

In a region often dominated by oil politics and power plays, India is carving a third path: one of balanced diplomacy, backed by economic strength and cultural intelligence.

And for everyday Indians? Cheaper fuel, better jobs, and stronger global clout never hurt.

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