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PM Modi Calls On Saudi King Salman, Meets Top Ministers To Deepen Bilateral Ties

Darpan News Desk IANS, 29 Oct, 2019 07:26 PM
  • PM Modi Calls On Saudi King Salman, Meets Top Ministers To Deepen Bilateral Ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met with Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud who hosted lunch in honour of the visiting Indian leader.


"A relationship reflecting centuries-old ties! PM A@narendramodi was warmly welcomed by Saudi King HM @KingSalman underlining a new dimension to our expanding relationship. His Majesty hosted a lunch in honour of Prime Minister," tweeted MEA spokesperson Raveesh Kumar.


Modi is on a day's official visit during which the two sides will ink an agreement to set up the Strategic Partnership Council to elevate the India-Saudi ties to a new level.


Modi will also attend the Plenary Session of the Third Future Investment Initiative Forum being held in Riyadh.

 

 

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