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Saudi fighter planes escorted PM Narendra Modi’s plane during his visit. Modi praised Saudi Arabia as a valued partner and ally, highlighting the limitless potential of their relationship.
PM Modi’s plane
In a special gesture, fighter planes from Saudi Arabia escorted Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s plane as it entered their airspace.
Modi is on a two-day visit to Saudi Arabia at the invitation of Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, marking the first visit by an Indian prime minister in 40 years to Jeddah.
PM Modi has hailed Saudi Arabia as one of India’s most values partners, and a trusted friend and ally, describing the current period as promising times for their ties having a “limitless potential”.
In an interview with Arab News, PM Modi said, “India and Saudi Arabia will keep moving forward together – for peace, progress and prosperity, not just for our people, but for the entire world.” Noting that the two countries are working on a Bilateral Investment Treaty, he said the proposed Free Trade Agreement between India and GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) has immense potential to transform the economic relationship between India and Saudi Arabia, and the region in general.
He praised the Saudi leadership for playing a vital role in strengthening this partnership and thanked Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for the invitation, which marks his thirst visit to the kingdom as prime minister.
He said, “The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is one of India’s most valued partners a maritime neighbour, a trusted friend and a strategic ally.” Modi said the economic ties between the two countries are as old as the monsoon winds, noting that they not only survived global challenges but have grown.
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