By Andalib Akhter / New Delhi
Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has said that India’s ties with Saudi Arabia are special and robust people-to-people ties constitute a key component of India’s engagement with the Kingdom.
“I plan to work with the Saudi leadership to expand and deepen our bilateral relations. Discussions on the regional situation would also be on the agenda”, Prime Minister said in a statement prior to his visit to Saudi Arabia today.
“Our economic ties are also expanding. Saudi Arabia is India’s 4th largest trading partner, and is also India’s largest crude oil supplier”, PM said.
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Prime Minister, Modi is visiting Saudi Arabia on 2nd and 3rd April, at the invitation of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.
In addition to meeting with H.M. King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, PM will also discuss bilateral issue with other important members of the Royal family.
“We want the prominent Saudi businesses to partner with India’s development priorities. That would be one of the key objectives of the business event planned in Riyadh”, PM said.
Mr Modi will also visit the Masmak Fortress, ‘L&T Workers’ Residential Complex and TCS All Women IT & ITES Center in Riyadh.”