Video: Saudi Jets Give a Special Welcome to the PM’s Plane at Jeddah Airport

The Prime Minister arrived for a two-day visit, and the F-15 aircraft accompanied his plane, according to a video posted by the Ministry of External Affairs.

near a unique gesture, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s plane was escorted by Saudi Arabian fighter planes as it entered the Gulf country’s airspace near Jeddah on Tuesday.

The Prime Minister’s plane was accompanied by F-15 jets as he landed on a two-day visit, according to a video posted by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). The gesture is thought to strengthen the two nations’ defense relations.

MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal wrote on X: “Friendship is soaring! The Royal Saudi Air Force escorted PM Narendra Modi’s aircraft as it entered Saudi airspace as a unique gesture during his state visit.

Prime Minister Modi stated earlier in the day that Saudi Arabia and India have a natural interest in maintaining regional peace and stability and that their increasing defense and security cooperation is a sign of their strong mutual trust.

In an interview with Arab News prior to his trip to Jeddah, Mr. Modi described Saudi Arabia as “one of India’s most valued partners, a maritime neighbor, a trusted friend, and a strategic ally.”

“We view Saudi Arabia as a regional force for stability and positivity. India and Saudi Arabia have a natural interest in maintaining regional peace and stability because they are maritime neighbors,” he said.

Deep mutual trust is reflected in the two nations’ increasing defense and security cooperation and engagement,” he continued.

He thanked Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for the invitation, which is his third visit to the kingdom as prime minister, and commended the Saudi leadership for being instrumental in advancing this alliance.

In addition to increasing involvement in numerous other vital areas, Mr. Modi and Mohammed bin Salman are anticipated to concentrate on strengthening defense ties.