Published 14:58 IST, October 29th 2019

PM Modi arrives in Saudi Arabia for two-day visit to boost ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived at the King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh for a two-day visit to Saudi Arabia to boost bilateral ties

Reported by: Nisha Qureshi
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at King Khalid International Airport in Riyh for a two-day visit to country. Officials received Prime Minister at Airport with a guard of hour. 

PM Modi to hold bilateral meets with Saudi ministers 

Prime Minister will be staying at  King Saud Palace during visit. According to reports, Prime Minister is in Saudi on invitation of Saudi King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. Prime Minister is scheduled to hold a series of bilateral meetings with various ministers and officials. He would also be launching 'RuPay' card in country.

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A meeting with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, Energy minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman Al Saud, Labour and Social Development Minister Ahm bin Sulaiman Alrajhi and Environment and Agriculture Minister Abdulrahman bin Abdulmohsen Al Fley are scheduled on Tuesday.

Earlier, Prime Minister said visit is important and will embark new 'bilateral ties' between two countries. "During visit, Agreement for establishment of Strategic Partnership Council will furr elevate India-Saudi Arabia Strategic Partnership to a new level," statement ded. 

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two countries are expected to sign a series of pacts including oil, gas, renewable energy, and civil aviation during two-day visit. Prime Minister will also be speaking at FII Forum (Future investment initiative) about tre and growing opportunities in India for Global investors. A dinner will also be hosted by  Crown Prince in hour of Prime Minister. 

Saudi Crown Prince Muhamm bin Salman visits India

Saudi Crown Prince, Muhamm bin Salman, me a visit to India during his journey to many Asian countries in February 2019. During his visit, two sides agreed on increasing tre relations between m. Saudi Prince also said Saudi investments in India could reach $100 billion in future. 

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(With ANI inputs)

06:49 IST, October 29th 2019