Union Minister Rijiju attends Hajj Conference in Saudi Arabia, stresses pilgrims’ welfare

Union Minister for Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju attended the inaugural ceremony of the sixth Hajj Conference and Exhibition in Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah, reaffirming India’s commitment to pilgrims’ welfare and the successful conduct of haj 2027.

“Strengthening the India-Saudi Arabia partnership with a shared commitment to the welfare of pilgrims and the successful conduct of haj 2027,” Mr. Rijiju said in a post on X.

The Minister, accompanied by Consul General of India in Jeddah Fahad Suri and Joint Secretary (Hajj) Mohd. Afzal, also participated in the official meeting of heads of delegation on Sunday (November 8, 2026), chaired by Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Dr. Tawfiq bin Fawzan Al Rabiah.

According to the Indian Consulate in Jeddah, Mr. Rijiju conveyed India’s appreciation for the Saudi leadership’s “continued commitment to pilgrims’ welfare” and reaffirmed the “strong India-Saudi partnership” during the ministerial conference.

Mr. Rijiju also joined other visiting ministers in an interaction with Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Deputy Governor of the Mecca Region, the Indian mission said.