In a significant development, India and Saudi Arabia have signed the Haj Agreement 2025, securing a quota of 1,75,025 pilgrims from India for the upcoming Haj season. The agreement was signed by Union Minister Kiren Rijiju and Saudi Arabia’s Minister for Hajj and Umrah, Dr. Tawfiq Bin Fawzan Al-Rabiah, in Jeddah.
The signing of the agreement marks a significant milestone in the bilateral relations between India and Saudi Arabia, particularly in the context of Haj pilgrimage. The agreement ensures that a large number of Indian pilgrims will be able to perform the Haj pilgrimage in 2025.
Quota Distribution
The quota of 1,75,025 pilgrims has been distributed between the Haj Committee of India (HCoI) and Haj Group Organisers (HGOs) in a 70:30 ratio. This means that 70% of the quota, which is 1,22,518 pilgrims, will be handled by HCoI, while the remaining 30%, or 52,507 pilgrims, will be allocated to HGOs.
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju’s Visit to Saudi Arabia
During his visit to Saudi Arabia, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju engaged in several high-level meetings with Saudi Arabian officials. In Riyadh, he met with Saleh bin Nasser Al-Jasser, Minister of Transport & Logistic Services, to discuss potential collaborations in transport and logistics sectors between the two nations.
The meeting between Minister Rijiju and Minister Al-Jasser explored opportunities for cooperation in areas such as transportation, logistics, and infrastructure development. The two ministers also discussed ways to enhance bilateral trade and investment between India and Saudi Arabia.
India-Saudi Arabia Relations
The signing of the Haj Agreement 2025 is a testament to the strong bilateral relations between India and Saudi Arabia. The two countries have a long history of cooperation in areas such as trade, energy, and culture.
In recent years, India and Saudi Arabia have strengthened their ties, with several high-level visits and agreements signed between the two nations. The Haj Agreement 2025 is a significant milestone in this journey, and is expected to further strengthen the bonds between India and Saudi Arabia.
Photos: Union Minister Kiren Rijiju’s visit to Saudi Arabia
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