| Topic | Key Details |
|---|---|
| Event | India and Saudi Arabia signed a bilateral visa waiver agreement. |
| Signed in | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. |
| Signatories | India: Suhel Ajaz Khan (Ambassador to Saudi Arabia). Saudi Arabia: Abdulmajeed bin Rashed Alsmari (Deputy Minister for Protocol Affairs). |
| Applicable to | Diplomatic, special, and official passport holders (not ordinary/tourist visas). |
| Purpose | Facilitate short-stay official travel, reduce procedural delays, and strengthen bilateral cooperation. |
| Strategic Impact | Supports the India-Saudi Arabia Strategic Partnership Council, enhances diplomatic engagement, trade, energy, and security ties. |
| Key Takeaways | - Eases travel for officials. - Strengthens India-West Asia relations. - No impact on ordinary/long-term visa holders. |
| Exam-Relevant Q&A | Q: The visa waiver applies to? A: Diplomatic, special, and official passport holders (Option B). |
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