Ajit Doval meets Saudi, Ukraine officials

India's National Security Advisor Ajit Doval conducted high-level diplomatic meetings in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on April 19, 2026. He met with Saudi Arabia's Energy Minister Salman bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, and National Security Advisor Musaed Al-Aiban. Discussions focused on strengthening bilateral relations, energy cooperation, and regional developments, particularly in West Asia, a critical region for India's crude oil imports. Separately, on April 17, 2026, Ajit Doval also held extensive talks with Rustem Umerov, Secretary of the National Security and Defence Council of Ukraine. This meeting addressed bilateral cooperation and the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, now in its fourth year, and its broader geopolitical implications for global security, energy supplies, and food stability. India reiterated its principled position for a peaceful resolution through dialogue and diplomacy.