Prime Minister Modi to Visit Saudi Arabia for Strategic Talks with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman

Last Updated Apr - 19 - 2025, 06:40 PM | Source : Fela News

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Saudi Arabia from April 22-23 to strengthen bilateral ties. The visit includes a ceremonial welcome and the second Strat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Saudi Arabia from April 22 to 23, at the invitation of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. During the visit, held in Jeddah, PM Modi will receive a ceremonial welcome from the Crown Prince and co-chair the second meeting of the Strategic Partnership Council. The aim of the visit is to strengthen bilateral relations and enhance cooperation in key areas of mutual interest.

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri emphasized the significance of the visit, citing Saudi Arabia’s strategic importance to India, with one of the largest Indian expatriate communities and growing influence in regional and global affairs. The visit also underscores the strong personal rapport between PM Modi and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, which has benefited bilateral ties.

India and Saudi Arabia share a long-standing relationship built on socio-cultural and trade connections, with cooperation spanning politics, defence, security, trade, energy, technology, healthcare, education, and people-to-people exchanges.