Modi Saudi Arabia Visit | Highlights: PM lands in Delhi after cutting short trip over Pahalgam terror attack

Immediately on his arrival from Saudi Arabia, PM Modi took a briefing meeting at the airport with national security advisory, external affairs minister, foreign secretar to discuss the situation in view of the Pahalgam terror attack, PTI news agency reported.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has landed in Delhi after he cut short his Saudi Arabia trip and departed for India last night following the Pahalgam terrorist attack.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman held talks and co-chaired the second India-Saudi Arabia Strategic Partnership Council (SPC) in Jeddah on Tuesday. Before leaving for India, PM Modi invited Mohammed bin Salman to visit India for the third meeting of the Strategic Partnership Council.

PM Modi cut short his Saudi Arabia visit and left for India due to the terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam which killed 26.

Mohammed bin Salman condemned the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam and expressed his condolences on the innocent lives lost in the attack. PM Modi and Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince vowed to combat terrorism tooth and nail.

PM Modi has departed from Jeddah to return to India, after having cut his visit to Saudi Arabia short over the terror attack that took place in J&K's Pahalgam.

In view of the terrorist attack in Kashmir's Pahalgam, Prime Minister Narendra Modi skipped the official dinner hosted by Saudi Arabia and also decided to cut short his visit.

He will leave for India tonight. The PM, who was originally scheduled to return Wednesday night, will now arrive in India early Wednesday morning instead, government sources said.

Lulu Group International Chairman, Yusuf Ali expressed delight on behalf of the business community and said that the visit by the Prime Minister would boost the bonhomie between the two leaders, thereby strengthening the ties further.

While speaking to ANI, Yusuf Ali said, "We, the business community, are very happy and as our country is going to become a USD 5 trillion economy, Saudi Arabia will contribute a lot to the growth of our country."

He added, "The relations between the two countries will further strengthen and the personal relation between the two leaders and the leadership is great and we hope the relation between the two countries will further strengthen".

PM Modi Saudi Arabia visit LIVE: PM Modi arrived in Jeddah to a warm welcome from the Indian diaspora.

A woman expressed her happiness and told ANI, "We were very happy to see PM Modi. My heart swelled and tears welled up in my eyes as I saw him. I am feeling very, very happy".

PM Modi Saudi Arabia visit LIVE: Hashim Abbas, the Saudi Singer who performed the song "Ae Watan" for PM Modi, told ANI, “It was great to have PM Modi over here.”

He added, "I have known India for a long time and I have loved India for a long time."

PM Modi Saudi Arabia visit LIVE: PM Modi, who is currently in Jeddah for a state visit to Saudi Arabia, took to X to condemn the terror attack in Pahalgam today.

“I strongly condemn the terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. Condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. I pray that the injured recover at the earliest. All possible assistance is being provided to those affected. Those behind this heinous act will be brought to justice...they will not be spared!" he said.

PM Modi Saudi Arabia visit LIVE: Saudi Arabia is home to more than 2.7 million Indians.

Indians form the largest diaspora in the West Asian country.

PM Modi Saudi Arabia visit LIVE: On meeting PM Modi in Jeddah today, a member of the Indian diaspora said, "We can't describe the feeling, the excitement."

PM Modi was greeted with diaspora members chanting his name, as well as a performing traditional dances in his honour.

Another member of the diaspora told ANI, " PM Modi cheered the dancers who performed before him. He met the dancers and interacted with them."

PM Modi Saudi Arabia visit LIVE: Jeddah: Members of the Indian diaspora gave a warm welcome to PM Modi as he arrived in Jeddah on a state visit.

A diaspora member from the Bohra community told ANI, “Jeddah is the gateway to Makkah. It gives a message that PM Narendra Modi is secular. From India, my mother has sent her ‘salam’ to PM Narendra Modi for Ladli Behan Yojana.”

PM Modi Saudi Arabia visit LIVE: PM Modi arrived in Jeddah amidst cheers from the Indian diaspora, on his third visit to Saudi Arabia.

This picture from earlier today, shows PM Modi admiring the Saudi fighter jets which escorted his plane to Jeddah, as a gesture from the Saudi Arabian Kingdom.

PM Modi Saudi Arabia visit LIVE: PM Modi was welcomed in Jeddah with chants of 'Modi, Modi' from the Indian diaspora who were waving the Indian flag in his honour.

He also witnessed a performance of the song ‘Ae Watan’ and a traditional dance performed by Indians.

PM Modi Saudi Arabia visit LIVE: PM Modi arrived in Jeddah for a two-day visit to Saudi Arabia.

Upon arrival, he stated in a post on X, “Landed in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. This visit will strengthen the friendship between India and Saudi Arabia. Eager to take part in the various programmes today and tomorrow."

PM Modi Saudi Arabia visit LIVE: PM Modi was welcomed with a performance of the song ‘Ae Watan’ by a Saudi Arabian singer after he arrived in Jeddah for a two-day visit to Saudi Arabia.

PM Modi Saudi Arabia visit LIVE: Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri during a briefing conducted before PM Modi's visit to Saudi Arabia noted that the two countries are expected to strengthen their defence cooperation and expand their economic partnership, currently valued at nearly $43 billion.

PM Modi Saudi Arabia visit LIVE: PM Modi was conferred with the Kingdom's highest civilian honour, the "King Abdulaziz Sash", during his 2016 visit to Saudi Arabia.

PM Modi Saudi Arabia visit LIVE: PM Modi along with Crown Prince & PM of Saudi Arabia, HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman, will co-chair the 2nd Leaders' Meeting of the India-Saudi Arabia Strategic Partnership Council during his visit to the country.

PM Modi Saudi Arabia visit LIVE: PM Modi is likely to discuss issues related to Hajj and the quota for Indian pilgrims during his visit to Saudi Arabia, reported PTI citing highly placed sources.

PM Modi will meet the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, in the evening.

PM Modi Saudi Arabia visit LIVE: PM Modi was welcomed by a 21 gun salute after he landed in Jeddah for a two-day visit to Saudi Arabia.

PM Modi Saudi Arabia visit LIVE: PM Modi has landed in Jeddah for a two-day state visit on Tuesday.

The prime minister along with Crown Prince & PM of Saudi Arabia, HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman, will co-chair the 2nd Leaders' Meeting of the India-Saudi Arabia Strategic Partnership Council during his visit to the country.

PM Modi Saudi Arabia visit LIVE: Members of the Indian diaspora in Jeddah who will be welcoming PM Modi with traditional Indian dances await his arrival.

PM Modi will be on a two-day state visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia today. Modi left earlier today for Jeddah, with special Saudi fighter planes escorting him.

PM Modi Saudi Arabia visit LIVE: PM Modi in an interview with Arab News stated that India and Saudi Arabia were exploring working on joint refinery and petroleum projects.

He also said that they were looking into the feasibility of electric grid interconnectivity.