New Delhi, Aug. 28 -- The 7th meeting of the India-Saudi Arabia Joint Committee on Defence Cooperation (JCDC) was held here today, and both sides reiterated their commitment to further strengthening bilateral defence cooperation.

The meeting was co-chaired by Joint Secretary Amitabh Prasad from the Indian side and Staff Maj Gen Saad Mohammed H Alkathiri from the Saudi side, a Defence Ministry statement said.

With a view to strengthen defence ties and explore new avenues of collaboration, the two countries held discussions in areas such as training cooperation, industrial partnerships, maritime cooperation and military exercises.

The two sides discussed their respective training capabilities and requirements. India offered to provide trai...