Vipul, the Indian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, and officials from the Indian embassy participated in the funeral of Mohammed Yusuf Ali, an Indian citizen who lost his life in the recent Houthi attack on Riyadh airport. Vipul expressed deep condolences to the grieving family and assured them that the Indian embassy in Saudi Arabia would support and assist them.
Details of the Attack and Its Consequences
This event comes as the number of casualties from the October 10 attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh has risen to 13. The Indian embassy in Riyadh has confirmed that an Indian citizen who was injured in this incident has passed away. Additionally, three others are hospitalized in intensive care, but their condition is reported as stable. Two more have been transferred to regular hospital wards, and other victims have been discharged.
Read more: New Houthi Attacks on Riyadh Airport and Rising Casualties
The Indian embassy thanked Saudi officials for providing medical services to the injured Indians and assured the affected families that it would do its utmost to support them.
Call to Adhere to Local Laws
Meanwhile, the Indian embassy has urged members of the Indian community residing in Saudi Arabia to comply with local laws and regulations. In this regard, the embassy referenced a warning issued by the Saudi General Directorate of Civil Defense, which stated: "Filming, publishing, or sharing information related to missile and drone interceptions and affected areas may expose you to legal liability."
Continuing diplomatic activities, Ambassador Vipul met with Abdul Rahman Al-Rassi, the Saudi Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs for Multilateral Affairs and General Supervisor of Economic and Development Affairs, to discuss mutual interests and emphasize multilateral cooperation.
The Indian embassy announced on social media that Ambassador Vipul met with Dr. Abdul Rahman Al-Rassi to discuss mutual interests and strengthen multilateral cooperation.
The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs also released details of this meeting, stating that Abdul Rahman Al-Rassi, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, received the Indian Ambassador in his office and discussed topics of mutual interest.
In another activity, Ambassador Vipul represented India at the 17th International Energy Forum Ministerial and the 25th WPC Energy Congress in Riyadh. The Indian embassy announced that Ambassador Vipul represented India at these forums, and the presence of reputable Indian companies, including EIL and L&T, at the WPC Energy Congress is also noteworthy.
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