Daily Current Affairs / India–Saudi Arabia Sign Visa Waiver Agreement to Boost Strategic Ties
Category : International Published on: December 20 2025
India and Saudi Arabia have signed a bilateral visa waiver agreement to ease official travel and strengthen their strategic partnership. Signed in Riyadh, the agreement provides mutual exemption from short-stay visa requirements for holders of diplomatic, special, and official passports. The move aims to facilitate smoother movement of government officials, enhance coordination, and support the functioning of the India–Saudi Arabia Strategic Partnership Council, reflecting deepening cooperation across diplomacy, trade, energy, and security.
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