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Sushma Swaraj in Riyadh: External affairs minister discusses trade and security with Saudi Arabia's King Salman

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj met with Saudi Arabia's King Salman and foreign minister Adel al-Jubeir, discussing bilateral relations between the two countries.

FP Staff February 08, 2018 09:38:12 IST
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Wednesday met Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz, who inaugurated the prestigious National Heritage and Culture Festival 'Janadriyah' at which India is the guest of honour country. Twitter @MEAIndia
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External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Wednesday met Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz, who inaugurated the prestigious National Heritage and Culture Festival 'Janadriyah' at which India is the guest of honour country. Twitter @MEAIndia
King Salman, in the presence of Swaraj, inaugurated the festival which exhibits Saudi Arabia's culture and heritage. Speaking at the inaugural function, Swaraj said the festival provides an opportunity to showcase and further build upon relationship between the two nations. Twitter @MEAIndia
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King Salman, in the presence of Swaraj, inaugurated the festival which exhibits Saudi Arabia's culture and heritage. Speaking at the inaugural function, Swaraj said the festival provides an opportunity to showcase and further build upon relationship between the two nations. Twitter @MEAIndia
A welcome sign in Hindi appreciating India's rich cultural heritage was placed at the foreign ministry building where Saudi Arabia's foreign minister Adel al-Jubeir hosted a lunch in honour of Swaraj. Twitter @MEAIndia
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A welcome sign in Hindi appreciating India's rich cultural heritage was placed at the foreign ministry building where Saudi Arabia's foreign minister Adel al-Jubeir hosted a lunch in honour of Swaraj. Twitter @MEAIndia
MEA spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said discussions between the two leaders focused on enhancing trade and investment, energy, defence and security, culture and people-to-people ties. Twitter @MEAIndia
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MEA spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said discussions between the two leaders focused on enhancing trade and investment, energy, defence and security, culture and people-to-people ties. Twitter @MEAIndia
The two leaders also discussed the regional and global situation. Swaraj reaffirmed India's support to peace in the region and called for collective efforts in fighting the menace of terrorism. Twitter @MEAIndia
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The two leaders also discussed the regional and global situation. Swaraj reaffirmed India's support to peace in the region and called for collective efforts in fighting the menace of terrorism. Twitter @MEAIndia
On Wednesday evening, Swaraj addressed Indian community members in Riyadh and spoke at length about the growing relations between both countries. Saudi Arabia is home to more than 3 million Indian people and ties have been on an upswing over the last few years. Twitter @MEAIndia
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On Wednesday evening, Swaraj addressed Indian community members in Riyadh and spoke at length about the growing relations between both countries. Saudi Arabia is home to more than 3 million Indian people and ties have been on an upswing over the last few years. Twitter @MEAIndia