PM Modi Saudi Arabia Visit Today LIVE Updates: He will hold bilateral talks with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. (File photo)
PM Modi Saudi Arabia Visit Today LIVE Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi left for his two-day visit to Saudi Arabia on Monday morning. Ahead of his flight to Jeddah, he lauded the long and historic ties between the two nations country, asserting that their relations have acquired a strategic depth and momentum in recent years. The visit is considered to a higher priority for the Middle East country in India’s foreign policy strategy.
PM Modi’s 2-day schedule in Jeddah: Modi will also be participating in the second meeting of the Strategic Partnership Council during his third visit to Saudi over the last 10 years. In his departure statement, he added that he is looking forward to build upon the “highly successful State visit” of Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Mohammed bin Salman (MbS) to India in 2023. He is expected to interact with the Indian community in the city.
On India-Saudi bilateral ties: Speaking to Arab News ahead of his visit, Modi said trade between the two countries had grown even amid global challenges, with energy, agriculture and fertilisers as key sectors. “Our partnership has limitless potential,” he said, praising MbS’s leadership and his Vision 2030.
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