India, Saudi Arabia Army Plan For First Bilateral Army Exercise In 2022

Indian and Saudi Arabian armies have planned to conduct their first joint bilateral exercise in Saudi Arabia in 2022. The Indian Army Chief General MM Naravane visited Saudi Arabia in December 2020, as the first Chief to visit Saudi. Reportedly, the move is witnessed as a part of growing ties between the nation and during the tour, Naravane  visited Saudi's Army headquarters. Moreover, the Saudi government has identified India as its strategic partner under ‘Vision 2030.’