| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | India and Saudi Arabia agree to enhance maritime cooperation via a Joint Working Group (JWG) on shipping and logistics. |
| Date of Agreement | Formalized on August 20, 2025, during a high-level virtual meeting. |
| Key Officials | India's Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and Saudi Arabia's Minister of Transport and Logistic Services Saleh bin Nasser Al-Jasser. |
| Bilateral Trade (FY 2024-25) | ~USD 42 billion (Saudi Arabia is India's 5th-largest trading partner, India is Saudi Arabia's 2nd-largest). |
| Joint Working Group (JWG) | Focuses on shipping and logistics, facilitates policy dialogue, investment planning, and project alignment. |
| Strategic Transport Corridors | Jeddah-Mundra/Nhava Sheva shipping route by Folk Maritime Services aims to reduce transit times, lower costs, and enhance connectivity. |
| Digital Collaboration | India proposed Saudi participation in MAITRI digital platform for paperless trade, cargo tracking, and logistics transparency. |
| India's Strategic Visions | Maritime India Vision 2030 and Amrit Kaal Vision 2047 focus on port development, sustainable logistics, and tech-driven governance. |
| Saudi Arabia's Vision | Saudi Vision 2030 aligns with maritime logistics, private sector engagement, and port modernization. |
| Key Indian Projects for Investment | Vadhavan Port (Maharashtra) - transshipment hub; Outer Harbour Project at VO Chidambaranar Port (Tamil Nadu) - deep draft expansion. Saudi Arabia invited for public-private partnerships. |
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