New Delhi: In a special gesture, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s aircraft was escorted by f-15 jets of saudi arabia arabia when his special flight entred the airspace of the Gulf Nation on Tues Said. Modi is paying a two-day visit to saudi arabia. The ministry of external affairs (mea) also releases a video of the saudi jets escorting modi’s aircraft.
The gesture is being seen as direction of defend cooperation between the two counts. Modi on Tuesday said India and Saudi Arabia Have a Natural Interest in Safeguarding Peace and Stability in the Region and the Growing Defense and Security Collection Between the Two CONTRIES is a Reflection of Deeep Mutal Trust.
#Watch | In a special gesture, fighter planes from Saudi Arabia Escort Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Plane as it Entred Saudi Airspace to Jeddah. pic.twitter.com/vhzxd6ir5p – ani (@ani) April 22, 2025
In an interview with Arab News Ahead of His Arrival in Jeddah, Modi described saudi arabia as “one of India’s most valued partners, a maritime neighbour, a trusted friend and a strategic ally”.
“We Consider Saudi Arabia as a Force of Positivity and Stability in the Region.
“The growing defense and security engine and collaboration between the two counties is a reflection of deep mutual trust,” He said. “It is also a testament to our shared commission to regional stability, and our mutual resolution to address the evolving challenges in our extended neighbourhood,” Modi Added.
In their talks on tuesday evening, modi and saudi crown prince mohammed bin salman are expected to focus on boosting defense ties apart from engaged engine in many crucial sectors.