Ajit Doval meets Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, discusses Kashmir

National Security visor (NSA) Ajit Doval h a one-on-one meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohamm Bin Salman on Wednesday on his visit to Saudi Arabia. meeting lasted for almost two hours and a wide range of issues were discussed on various aspects of bilateral relations. Top sources have confirmed that a discussion on Jammu & Kashmir did take place. “Saudi Crown Prince expressed understanding about India’s approach and actions in J&K,” said a source privy to meeting.

2016 joint statement, issued by two countries following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit, h very strong references to combating terrorism. Saudi Arabia me it clear that Pakistan’s narrative on Kashmir was t acceptable due to a far better appreciation of India's position.

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Saudi Arabia has backed India when it comes to combating terrorism. 2016 joint statement is a case in point where both countries called on all states to reject use of terrorism against or countries and to cut off support to those perpetrating terrorism from ir territories against or states.

India and Saudi Arabia's relationship 

visit will furr strengn deep bonds between two countries and help identify specific areas of cooperation at a time when Saudi Arabia is looking to diversify its ecomy in line with Crown Prince’s vision 2030.

This important visit highlights regular and ongoing close consultations at highest levels between two sides on issues of mutual importance. NSA also h a meeting with Saudi NSA, Musaid Al Alban, who chairs Council of Political and Security Affairs of Saudi Arabia. He is also Chairman of National Cyber Security Authority.

y both discussed issues of national and regional security. Both sides highlighted importance of close security ties. NSA is also expected to interact with top leers of UAE.

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