# Saudi Arabia discusses participation in Indian port projects

> A Mawani delegation discussed Vadhavan and Galathea Bay alongside port investment, shipbuilding and seafarer training.

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- Published: 2026-10-20T14:20:11+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-20T14:20:11+00:00
- Event / data period: 2026-10-08
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India’s Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, met a delegation from the Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) on Day 2 of Sagarmanthan: The Great Oceans Dialogue 2026. A Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways release published on October 8 said the sides discussed Saudi participation in Indian port projects including Vadhavan and Galathea Bay.

The talks also covered shipbuilding, seafarer training and resilient supply chains. The release said Saudi Arabia expressed interest in investing in Indian port projects and the Maritime Development Fund; it announced no investment decision, financing amount or binding agreement.

## Data

### Discussion on port projects

The sides discussed participation and investment possibilities; no agreement was announced.

Methodology: The full Indian ministry release gives the meeting date and agenda. It states no financing or agreement value.

| date | label | description | status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-08 | Bilateral meeting with Mawani | The sides discussed participation and investment possibilities; no agreement was announced. | occurred |

Sources: <https://www.pib.gov.in/newsite/erelcontent.aspx?lang=2&reg=3&relid=296024> · Download data: [JSON](https://newsverum.com/api/v1/articles/saudi-mawani-discusses-participation-in-indian-port-projects-2026/data/mawani-india-port-discussion?lang=en&format=json) · [CSV](https://newsverum.com/api/v1/articles/saudi-mawani-discusses-participation-in-indian-port-projects-2026/data/mawani-india-port-discussion?lang=en&format=csv)

## Sources

- [India Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Press Information Bureau](<https://www.pib.gov.in/newsite/erelcontent.aspx?lang=2&reg=3&relid=296024>) (Source checked: 2026-10-20; Published: 2026-10-08)

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