Jeddah Visit Highlights Strengthened India‑Saudi Collaboration for Hajj 2027

The recent Jeddah trip by Union Minister of Minority Affairs Kiran Rijiju underscored deepening India‑Saudi cooperation ahead of Hajj 2027. During the visit, Rijiju and Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Tawfeeq bin Fawzan Al‑Rabiah, sealed a bilateral agreement that locks in a quota of 175,025 Indian pilgrims for the 2027 holy journey. Both sides reviewed operational priorities, safety frameworks and the mechanisms needed for a seamless pilgrimage. The minister’s schedule also featured the opening ceremony of the 6th Hajj Conference and Exhibition 2027, an official dinner hosted by the Saudi Hajj ministry, and a Diwali celebration with the Indian community in Jeddah. The events highlighted a shared resolve to deliver a well‑organized and secure Hajj experience for Indian devotees.