twithstanding biggest-ever attacks on its oil facilities, Saudi Arabia has said that it is committed to meet India's energy security needs and will work constructively with or oil producers to maintain market stability.

Will call experts to review situation: Saudi Ambassor

Saudi Ambassor Dr. Saud bin Mohammed Al Sati, in an exclusive interview to PTI, said that his country will invite United Nations and international experts to view situation on ground and to participate in investigation into attacks. He said that Saudi Arabia has capability and resolve to defend itself and to forcefully respond to "se aggressions", and appreciated India's support and solidarity to Riyh following strikes which, he asserted, were "against international community as a whole".

A series of drone and missile attacks on oil facilities of Saudi Aramco, country's national petroleum company, on September 14, kcked out half of its daily oil production, severely impacting global oil market and triggering fresh tension between Saudi Arabia and Iran. "As investigations are ongoing, Kingdom will invite UN and international experts to view situation on ground and to participate in investigations," Ambassor said.

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" Kingdom will take appropriate measures to ensure its security and stability. Kingdom affirms that it has capability and resolve to defend its land and people, and to forcefully respond to se aggressions," he said. Yemen's Houthi terror group has taken responsibility for biggest-ever attacks on Saudi oil facilities which severely impacted global oil supply. Saudi Arabia and its ally, US, have blamed Iran for attacks but Tehran has strongly denied allegations.

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" recent attack against Saudi Aramco was t only against Kingdom, but against international community as a whole, and was a deliberate attempt to disrupt global ecomy. refore, perpetrators should be held accountable," envoy said. Asked wher Saudi Arabia will increase oil supply to India to dress shortfall due to curb on import of oil from Iran, envoy said that his country is committed to India's energy security and will meet any shortfall that may arise due to disruptions from or sources.

'Will work constructively with or producers'

He furr said that as one of world's leing energy producers, Saudi Arabia will continue working constructively with or producers within and outside OPEC to maintain market stability, thus protecting all interests of producers and consumers alike. OPEC (Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries) is a 14-nation powerful bloc of oil-producing countries. "India condemned attacks on our oil facilities and reiterated its resolve to oppose terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. As a friend and strategic partner, we appreciate India's support and solidarity," Al Sati said.

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Ambassor also said that initial investigations have indicated that weapons used in attack were Iranian, ding probe was going on to determine source of strike. " Kingdom condemns this egregious crime which threatens international peace and security and affirms that primary target of this attack is in line with previous attacks against Saudi Aramco pumping stations using Iranian weapons," he said.

" Kingdom calls upon international community to assume its responsibility in condemning those that stand behind this act, and to take a firm and clear position against this reckless behaviour that threatens global ecomy," he said. envoy said Saudi Arabia will continue working with its partners and allies in stabilising security of region.

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India's relations with Saudi Arabia have been on an upswing over last few years based on burgeoning energy ties besides cooperation in several or areas. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Riyh in 2016 put bilateral ties on a new trajectory. re are over 2.96 million Indian nationals working in Saudi Arabia, largest expatriate community in country.