New Delhi, May 11 -- Saudi Arabia is set to join the India-led International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA), becoming its 26th member country, according to sources in India's Environment Ministry.

Sources said that communication has been received from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia expressing its intention to formally join the alliance.

The International Big Cat Alliance was launched by India as a global initiative focused on the conservation and protection of big cats and their habitats across the world.

The alliance currently has 25 signatory countries and five observer nations.

Saudi Arabia's proposed entry is expected to further strengthen international cooperation on wildlife conservation, biodiversity protection and sustainable ecosystem ...