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The Consulate General of India in Jeddah issued a statement to mark Saudi Arabia’s National Day, according to the consulate’s official communications on social media and its YouTube channel. In the message, officials joined Consul General Fahad Ahmed Khan Suri in extending best wishes to the Saudi leadership and people. The consulate described the occasion as a moment to celebrate the robust partnership that has developed over many years across multiple fields.
Suri’s message extended warm greetings and best wishes to the leadership and the people of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on the occasion of the National Day. The consulate added that it joined in these felicitations while celebrating the strong bonds of friendship between India and Saudi Arabia. Such statements from the consulate typically align with similar greetings issued by Indian diplomatic missions during key Saudi occasions.
Saudi Arabia observes its National Day each year on September 23, commemorating the 1932 unification that established the modern Kingdom under King Abdulaziz Al Saud, according to Saudi government historical accounts. The consulate’s message arrives as bilateral relations continue to expand under frameworks such as the strategic partnership elevated in recent years. Indian government data has consistently highlighted the value of these ties in trade, energy security and cultural exchange.
The Indian Ministry of External Affairs places the number of Indian nationals residing in Saudi Arabia at approximately 2.6 million, a community that forms one of the largest expatriate groups in the Kingdom. These individuals contribute across healthcare, construction, technology and education sectors, ministry reports have shown in annual overviews. The consulate has repeatedly characterized this diaspora as a vital bridge fostering closer understanding between the two societies.
Trade volumes between India and Saudi Arabia have registered steady growth, with Saudi crude oil exports meeting a significant portion of Indian energy needs, according to figures published by India’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry. Recent cooperation has extended into defense production, renewable energy projects and artificial intelligence initiatives, as outlined in joint statements from both governments. The consulate’s National Day message reinforces this pattern of deepening engagement at all levels.
The consulate accompanied its written statement with a video greeting released on its official YouTube channel on September 23. The production featured expressions of prosperity and lasting friendship between the nations in both Arabic and English. Viewers from the Indian community in western Saudi Arabia responded positively on associated social media platforms, echoing themes of mutual respect and partnership.
