India has strongly condemned the recent attacks on critical civilian infrastructure in Saudi Arabia and reaffirmed its solidarity with the Kingdom, stressing that such acts are unacceptable and must cease immediately.
Addressing the weekly media briefing in New Delhi on Wednesday, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal denounced the attack on the headquarters of energy giant Aramco, which occurred a day earlier. He said India unequivocally condemns all attacks targeting civilian infrastructure and stands firmly with the people and government of Saudi Arabia in safeguarding the country’s sovereignty.
“We hope peace and normalcy return to the region at the earliest,” Jaiswal said.
Advisory Issued for Indians in Saudi Arabia
Providing an update on the Indian community in Saudi Arabia, the MEA spokesperson said the Indian Embassy in Riyadh remains in regular contact with Indian nationals to ensure their welfare and safety. He added that advisories have been issued in light of the evolving security situation.
Jaiswal noted that flight schedules have witnessed disruptions following the attack on Riyadh International Airport. While some Indian carriers have been affected, several Saudi airlines continue to operate services between the two countries.
NSA-Level Engagement With Iran
Responding to a question on India-Iran security consultations, Jaiswal disclosed that National Security Adviser Ajit Doval held a conversation with his Iranian counterpart, Dr Mohsen Rezaei, on October 12.
According to the MEA, the two sides discussed bilateral relations, regional developments and broader international issues. The safety and security of Indian seafarers and Indian-flagged tankers also figured prominently during the discussion.
India Rejects OHCHR Remarks on Delhi Situation
Commenting on recent observations made by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) regarding the situation in the national capital, Jaiswal said the remarks were “unwarranted and unacceptable.”
He criticised what he described as a selective approach by the UN rights body, arguing that it had remained silent on protests and law-enforcement actions taking place in several other parts of the world.
The MEA spokesperson cautioned that such an approach could erode confidence in multilateral institutions and undermine the credibility of international organisations tasked with upholding universal standards.
