PM Modi to begin 2-day visit to Saudi Arabia visit from April 22 | Latest News India
Trade and investment, energy and defence cooperation, the regional security situation and connectivity initiatives are expected to figure in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s meeting with Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman next week, foreign secretary Vikram Misri said on Saturday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi The two countries are expected to finalise several agreements to bolster cooperation during the visit, which will see Modi and Mohammed bin Salman co-chair the second meeting of the bilateral Strategic Partnership Council, Misri told a media briefing. PM Modi, who will be in Saudi Arabia during April 22-23 at the invitation of the Crown Prince, is set to meet Mohammed bin Salman and other top leaders in Jeddah. He will also visit a factory to interact with Indian workers. This will be Modi’s third visit to Saudi Arabia, and follows a trip to India by Mohammed bin Salman, who is also Prime Minister, in September 2023 to attend the G20 Summit. Misri emphasised the importance of Saudi Arabia as a partner because of its key role in India’s energy …