**Summary of Virtual Call Between India and Saudi Arabia (April 11, 2026)**
On April 11, 2026, the Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, held a virtual meeting with his Saudi Arabian counterpart, H.E. Dr. Majid bin Abdullah Al Qassabi. The meeting focused on the evolving geopolitical situation in West Asia and the preservation of regional economic stability.
**Key Objectives and Discussion Points:**
* **Regional Peace and Security:** Minister Goyal expressed optimism that a recently announced ceasefire would lead to sustained peace in the region. He officially condemned attacks that occurred during the conflict and thanked the Saudi government for its efforts in protecting the Indian community.
* **Supply Chain Resilience:** Both ministers acknowledged the significant strain the conflict has placed on regional supply chains. They emphasized the necessity of coordinated efforts to ensure early recovery and the restoration of smooth trade flows. Shri Goyal highlighted specific steps India has taken to support exports to Saudi Arabia and the broader Gulf region.
* **Economic Partnership and Trade Agreements:** The ministers reaffirmed their commitment to deepening the India-Saudi Arabia economic partnership. A primary focus was placed on achieving early progress in the India-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations.
**Relevant Data and Metadata:**
* **Date of Release:** April 11, 2026, 3:39 PM
* **Release ID:** 2251120
* **Visitor Counter:** 276
* **Authors/Credits:** Abhishek Dayal, Abhijith Narayanan, and Garima Singh
* **Originating Authority:** Ministry of Commerce & Industry, PIB Delhi
Key Entities Referenced
India-GCC FTA: A proposed Free Trade Agreement between India and the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, prioritized for negotiation progress.
Piyush Goyal: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry of India, who led the discussion on bilateral trade and regional supply chain resilience.
Dr. Majid bin Abdullah Al Qassabi: Minister of Commerce of Saudi Arabia, who represented the Saudi side in strengthening the economic partnership with India.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry: The primary Indian government department overseeing the bilateral trade negotiations and economic partnership initiatives.
India-Saudi Arabia economic partnership: The overarching bilateral framework intended to be deepened through trade cooperation and supply chain continuity.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri
Piyush Goyal Holds Virtual Call with H.E. Dr.
Majid bin Abdullah Al Qassabi
India-Saudi Arabia take Stock of the Evolving Situation in
West Asia and Reiterate Primacy of Supply Chain Continuity
Posted On: 11 APR 2026 3:39PM by PIB Delhi
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, had a virtual call with his Saudi Arabia
counterpart H.E. Dr. Majid bin Abdullah Al Qassabi, Minister of Commerce of Saudi Arabia.
Shri Goyal expressed optimism that the recently announced ceasefire would pave the way to lasting peace
and security in the region. He hailed indomitable spirit of Saudi people who have been steadfast in their
resolve to maintain supply chain resilience amidst increased disruptions and volatility. He condemned
attacks in the country during the ongoing conflict and appreciated Saudi Arabia’s efforts to protect Indian
community.
Both sides noted the strain conflict has put on regional supply chains and stressed the need for an early
recovery through coordinated efforts to ensure smooth trade flows. Shri Goyal highlighted India’s steps to
support exports to KSA and the Gulf region.
The Ministers reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral trade and expressed optimism for
early progress in the India-GCC FTA negotiations.
The meeting underscored the shared commitment to further deepening the India-Saudi Arabia economic
partnership.
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Abhishek Dayal/Abhijith Narayanan/Garima Singh
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