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.
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.
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.”
Saudi Arabian Prime Minister and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud was accorded a ceremonial reception at the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on Monday
Macron is due to hold bilateral meetings over the two-day summit with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva among others.
Pakistan Foreign Office Spokesperson, Mumtaz Zahra Baloch, acknowledged in a brief statement that the visit was being rescheduled and that the new dates would be mutually decided by the two parties
Saqr Ghobash, Speaker of the Federal National Council (FNC), on Thursday, met with Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdul Aziz, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia.