Mohammed bin Salman, the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, and Narendra Modi, the Prime Minister of India, pledged on Wednesday to increase pressure on countries they claim 'fuel terrorism.' According to AFP, the Crown Prince stated during a joint press conference with Modi that his country is ready for political cooperation with India. He mentioned that in the area of 'extremism and terrorism, which is a common concern, we declare to India that we will cooperate with them in every possible way, including sharing information.' Bin Salman and Modi, who met in New Delhi, did not name the countries they were referring to, but the Indian government has heightened its warnings against Pakistan following a recent attack in Kashmir. Last week, an explosion in the Pulwama region of India killed 40 members of the 'Reserve Police Forces,' the largest branch of the 'Indian Armed Police.' The militant and Islamist group 'Jaish-e-Mohammed' claimed responsibility for this suicide attack. Jaish-e-Mohammed was founded about 20 years ago by Masood Azhar in Karachi, Pakistan. On the other hand, Saudi Arabia has consistently accused the Islamic Republic of Iran of being involved in 'terrorism.' Adel al-Jubeir, Saudi Arabia's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, recently called Iran 'the biggest supporter of terrorism,' while Iranian officials have labeled Saudi Arabia as 'the godfather of Takfiri terrorism' and 'the heart of evil in the region and the world.' During the press conference on Wednesday, the Indian Prime Minister also stated that he had reached an agreement with Mohammed bin Salman to strengthen cooperation in the areas of 'counter-terrorism, maritime security, and cybersecurity.' The Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia is making his first regional tour since the onset of the Jamal Khashoggi murder crisis in October. He was officially welcomed at the Indian presidential palace on Saturday morning. Mohammed bin Salman signed agreements with Modi's government in the fields of industry and culture but did not announce any major contracts with India. This is while he announced in Pakistan that his country would invest $20 billion there. Mohammed bin Salman is scheduled to continue his trip from India to China on Wednesday evening.
Saudi Crown Prince's Readiness to Collaborate with India 'Against Terrorism'
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have agreed to enhance cooperation against terrorism, particularly targeting nations like Pakistan. This collaboration comes in the wake of a deadly attack in Kashmir attributed to a Pakistan-based militant group. The meeting highlights the growing strategic partnership between Saudi Arabia and India amidst regional tensions.
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📰 What Happened
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi agreed to enhance cooperation against terrorism, particularly targeting nations like Pakistan, following a deadly attack in Kashmir. This meeting underscores the growing strategic partnership between Saudi Arabia and India amidst regional tensions.
- The agreement includes cooperation in counter-terrorism, maritime security, and cybersecurity.
- The meeting follows a suicide attack in Kashmir claimed by Jaish-e-Mohammed, which has heightened India's focus on Pakistan.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Saudi Arabia and India have been strengthening their ties in recent years, particularly in security and economic sectors, while both countries view Pakistan and Iran as significant threats related to terrorism.
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