‘India-Saudi Arabia partnership crucial for stability, welfare of region and world,’ says PM Modi

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Narendra Modi on Monday said that the India-Saudi Arabia partnership is crucial for the stability, and welfare of the region and world. PM Modi at the India-Saudi Arabia Strategic Partnership Council meeting said, “We are adding a new dimension to our ties in tune with changing times.

For India, Saudi Arabia is one of our most important strategic partners." “We have identified several initiatives to take our close partnership to the next level. Saudi Arabia is important for India.

I once again thank His Royal Highness for his contribution to the success of the G20 Summit," said PM Modi during a meeting with Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, at Hyderabad House. The Saudi Crown Prince arrived in Delhi on Friday for a three-day visit and stayed back after the G20 Summit for his state visit.

Crown Prince and PM of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud said, “There was no disagreement at all during the history of this (India-Saudi Arabia) relationship but there is cooperation to build the future of our country and create opportunities. Today we are working on future opportunities." He further added, “I congratulate you on the management of the G 20 Summit and the initiatives achieved, including the Economic Corridor linking the Middle East, India and Europe which requires that we work diligently in order to create it into reality." Meanwhile, the Ministry of External Affairs tweeted, “Transforming India-Saudi Arabia ties! PM Modi and Crown Prince and PM of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman held bilateral talks.