{
  "id": 17859662,
  "title": "India reaffirms solidarity with Saudi Arabia, condemns Houthi attacks",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/india-reaffirms-solidarity-with-saudi-arabia-condemns-houthi-attacks",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-02T20:31:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Saudi Gazette",
    "slug": "saudi-gazette",
    "url": "https://saudigazette.com.sa/article/665940/saudi-arabia/india-reaffirms-solidarity-with-saudi-arabia-condemns-houthi-attacks"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Indian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Vipul emphasized India's unwavering support for the Kingdom amid challenging regional circumstances and strongly condemned Houthi attacks targeting civilian and energy infrastructure in Saudi Arabia. Vipul conveyed hope for the swift return of peace and normalcy to the region during his visit to Okaz/Oklan Organization for Press and Publication headquarters in Jeddah. The ambassador was welcomed by Okaz newspaper Editor-in-Chief Jameel Altheyabi and Director General Abdullah Al-Hassoun, discussing ways to further strengthen the strategic partnership between India and Saudi Arabia. Vipul highlighted the centuries-old friendship between the two nations, noting the people-to-people connection that continues to thrive under the leadership of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman. The ambassador emphasized the importance of recent exchanges between the leadership of both countries in deepening bilateral relations and advancing shared interests in trade, investment, technology, culture, and education. Vipul expressed optimism about the future of the India-Saudi partnership, focusing on promoting cooperation in these areas and working together in multilateral organizations like the G20. The ambassador also commended Okaz and Saudi Gazette for their reporting on India and their role in showcasing the diverse dimensions of the India-Saudi relationship.",
  "summary": "JEDDAH — Indian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Vipul has reaffirmed India's unwavering solidarity with Saudi Arabia amid the exceptionally difficult circumstances prevailing in the region, strongly condemning the Houthi attacks targeting civilian and energy infrastructure in the Kingdom and expressing hope for the swift restoration of peace and normalcy. “India stands in complete solidarity with our…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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