India-Pakistan conflict: PM Modi chairs security meeting

2.29 pm | Discussion with India, Pakistan focused on ‘efforts to de-escalate’, says Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud held separate phone calls with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar.

The discussion focused on efforts to de-escalate tensions and end ongoing military confrontations, said the Saudi foreign ministry.

The Saudi foreign minister affirmed the Kingdom’s commitment to the security and stability of the region and “its close and balanced relations with both friendly countries,” the ministry said.

2.11 pm | PM chairs security meeting

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-level security meeting.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, National Security Adviser Ajit Doval, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, the chiefs of the armed forces and senior officials were part of the meeting.

2 pm | Delhi airport functioning as normal

The Delhi airport was functioning as normal, the airport’s operator said at 1.15 pm on Saturday.

However, it said that some flight schedules may be impacted and security checks may take longer.

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