United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Israel on Monday, the second time within a few days, to pledge support for the country as it prepares a major military offensive in Gaza, the Washington Post reported.
Blinken who was in Israel on Thursday returned to the country a
Amid the escalating tensions and conflict between Israel and Hamas terror group, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Sunday met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and discussed the Hamas terrorist attacks on Israel.
President Murmu noted that the two nations shared cultural experiences, economic synergies and a common commitment towards a peaceful and sustainable world. She appreciated the role of Saudi Arabia as a positive force for peace and stability.
Following the bilateral meeting and signing of MoU, PM Modi took to 'X' and wrote, "His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and I had very productive talks. We reviewed our trade ties and are confident that the commercial linkages between our nations will grow
The MoU between the Government of India and the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia was signed in New Delhi on September 10, 2023, by Union Minister for New & Renewable Energy and Power, Government of India, RK Singh for the Indian side and Minister of Energy for the Kingdom of
Welcoming the Crown Prince at Rashtrapati Bhavan, the President said that Saudi Arabia is one of India’s most important strategic partners. She was happy to note that bilateral ties between India and Saudi Arabia have strengthened considerably over the past few years.
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, NSA Ajit Doval, Union Ministers and other delegates from Saudi Arabia were also present at the gathering which was addressed by President Murmu and the Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud.
India and Saudi Arabia on Monday entered into over 50 agreements spanning various sectors, including ICT, entrepreneurship, chemicals, energy, and advanced manufacturing.
Responding to a query put forward by ANI on India-Saudi defence cooperation, Secretary (CPV and OIA)), Ausaf Sayeed, said, “I am happy to share with you that during this visit as many as eight agreements have been signed.”
The agreements signed are in the field of energy, in the field of digitalization and electronic manufacturing, and cooperation between India’s Central Vigilance Commission and Saudi Anti-corruption. There was an agreement between the two investment entities, India and Saudi counterp
Over two dozen Memoranda of Understanding were signed between India and Saudi Arabia companies, ranging from IT, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, petrochemicals, and human resources, among other sectors.