IndiaPosted at: Nov 12 2025 8:22PM


India, Saudi Arabia push for early conclusion of Bilateral Investment Treaty

New Delhi, Nov 12 (UNI) union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman held a bilateral meeting with Khalid Al-Falih, Minister of Investment, Saudi Arabia, on Wednesday in New Delhi, with the talks focusing on negotiations on the Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) between the two countries.
According to a finance ministery post on X, the two sides emphasized on the need to conclude negotiations swiftly to unlock robust two-way foreign direct investment (FDI) and deepen economic cooperation.
During the meeting, Sitharaman highlighted that a modernized BIT framework would "strike the right balance safeguarding India's policy space while ensuring that foreign investors have confidence in legal protections," a stance she reiterated from her recent statements on revamping India's model BIT to make it more investor-friendly.
Please log in to get detailed story.
Tags: #India# Saudi Arabia push for early conclusion of Bilateral Investment Treaty
More News

Transporters, drivers observe strike, unions say it may intensify if issues not addressed

21 May 2026 | 7:58 PM

New Delhi, May 21 (UNI) Taxis, trucks, and several transporters observed the strike, demanding a rise in the fare amid increasing price of fuel prices, and also against the environment cess imposed on commercial goods carriers entering the Delhi- NCR.

see more..

Reels over responsibility’: Rahul Gandhi attacks PM Modi on NEET Paper Leak, demands Education Minister’s resignation

21 May 2026 | 7:50 PM

‎‎New Delhi, May 21 (UNI) ‎Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday sharply criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Centre over the NEET paper leak, accusing the government of ignoring student protests and using force against demonstrators while failing to hold anyone accountable.

see more..

UNI NEWS DIGEST AT 1900HRS ON MAY 21

21 May 2026 | 7:01 PM

Kolkata : Bengal govt orders immediate deportation of illegal Bangladeshi infiltrators (CA19).

see more..

Govt assures adequate fuel supply, says Indian seafarers safe

21 May 2026 | 6:51 PM

New Delhi, May 21 (UNI) The Government on Thursday assured citizens that adequate stocks of petrol, diesel and LPG are available across the country amid the evolving geopolitical situation in West Asia, while confirming that all Indian seafarers in the Gulf region remain safe.

see more..

Marco Rubio to visit India on May 23, Nuclear energy likely to top agenda

21 May 2026 | 6:45 PM

New Delhi, May 21 (UNI) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is scheduled to visit India from May 23 to 26 to expand cooperation in energy, trade, defense, and emerging technologies.

see more..