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The 7th meeting of the India-Saudi Arabia Joint Committee on Defence Cooperation (JCDC) took place in New Delhi on August 28, 2025.
Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral defence cooperation and expressed satisfaction with the implementation of decisions from previous meetings.
 
Key areas discussed:

• Training Cooperation: India offered training programs to Saudi Armed Forces.
• Industrial Partnerships: Emphasis on joint manufacturing and cooperation in defence equipment, leveraging India's "Make in India" initiative.
• Maritime Cooperation: Discussions on enhancing naval collaboration.
• Military Exercises: Strengthening joint military drills and exercises.
• Cyber Security and IT: Collaborative efforts in cybersecurity and information technologies.
• Disaster Management: Opportunities for joint work in disaster response and management.
• Tactical Communication: Enhancing communication capabilities for defence purposes.

These focus areas reflect a comprehensive approach to deepening bilateral defence ties beyond procurement towards strategic partnership and capability building.

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