Union Minister of Minority Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju undertook an official visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from 06 to 09 November 2026.
India's delegation also included the Joint Secretary (Hajj) of the Ministry of Minority Affairs and the CEO of the Hajj Committee of India.
Bilateral meeting in Jeddah
On 09 November, Minister Rijiju held a bilateral meeting with Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Hajj and Umrah, His Excellency Dr. Tawfeek bin Fawzan Al-Rabiah, at the Jeddah Superdome.
In the meeting, the two ministers reviewed preparations for Hajj‑2027, discussed measures to strengthen bilateral coordination and logistical support, and reiterated their commitment to ensure a safe, smooth and comfortable pilgrimage for every Indian Hajj traveller.
After the meeting, both sides signed a bilateral Hajj agreement for Hajj‑2027 in Jeddah, setting India’s quota at 175,025.
Other programmes
On 08 November, Minister Rijiju attended the inauguration of the Sixth Hajj Conference and Exhibition and also participated in a ministerial conference chaired by Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Hajj and Umrah.
He met Prince Saud bin Mishal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Deputy Governor of the Mecca Region, and thanked the Saudi leadership for its commitment to the welfare of Hajj pilgrims.
The minister also took part in the Noor‑e‑Diwali ceremony at India House in Jeddah, where he interacted with members of the Indian community and officials.
The minister chaired a review meeting with officials of the Indian Commercial Embassy, the Ministry of Minority Affairs and the Hajj Committee to assess preparations for Hajj‑2027.