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Modi in Saudi Arabia: PM lands in Jeddah on 2-day state visit, receives 21-gun salute

FP News Desk • April 22, 2025, 15:54:54 IST
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on Tuesday (April 22) for a two-day visit. He received a warm welcome with a 21-gun salute.

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Modi in Saudi Arabia: PM lands in Jeddah on 2-day state visit, receives 21-gun salute
Modi in Saudi Arabia: PM lands in Jeddah on 2-day state visit, receives 21-gun salute. ANI

Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah on Tuesday (April 22) for his two-day visit to the Kingdom nation. He was warmly welcomed with a 21-gun salute upon landing.

During his visit to Saudi Arabia, PM Narendra Modi will co-chair the second Leaders’ Meeting of the India-Saudi Arabia Strategic Partnership Council with Crown Prince and Prime Minister HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

#WATCH | PM Narendra Modi lands in Jeddah for his two-day State visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. He was welcomed with a 21-gun salute.

PM Narendra Modi, along with Crown Prince & PM of Saudi Arabia, HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman, will co-chair the 2nd Leaders' Meeting of… pic.twitter.com/toRwuO57c8

— ANI (@ANI) April 22, 2025
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This is PM Modi’s third visit to Saudi Arabia following his earlier trips in 2016 and 2019. This is his first visit to Jeddah and a first visit by any Indian leader since 40 years.

In a special gesture, PM’s plane gets escorted by Saudi jets

Earlier, in a special gesture, Saudi F-15 fighter jets escorted PM Modi’s plane as it entered Saudi airspace en route to Jeddah.

#WATCH | In a special gesture, fighter planes from Saudi Arabia escort Prime Minister Narendra Modi's plane as it entered Saudi airspace to Jeddah. pic.twitter.com/Vhzxd6ir5p

— ANI (@ANI) April 22, 2025

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India greatly values its long-standing ties with Saudi Arabia: PM Modi

Before his departure to Saudi Arabia on the invitation of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, PM Modi said, in a post on X, that India greatly values its long-standing ties with Saudi Arabia, adding that their relationship has become stronger and more strategic in recent years.

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Leaving for Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, where I will be attending various meetings and programmes. India values our historic relations with Saudi Arabia. Bilateral ties have gained significant momentum in the last decade. I look forward to participating in the 2nd Meeting of the…

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 22, 2025

Moreover, he said that both countries have developed a mutually beneficial and substantive partnership, including in the domains of defence, trade, investment, energy and people-to-people ties.

MoUs, Hajj-related matter on the list

India and Saudi Arabia are expected to sign at least six MoUs on Tuesday during PM Modi’s visit to Jeddah. According to sources quoted by news agency PTI, Modi will also discuss Hajj-related matters, including the quota for Indian pilgrims, in his meeting with Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman.

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The agreements will likely cover areas such as space, energy, health, science, culture, and advanced technology.

On Wednesday, Modi will visit a factory that employs Indian workers and meet members of the Indian community in Saudi Arabia, which is home to 2.7 million Indians.

In an interview with Arab News, Modi called Saudi Arabia “one of India’s most valued partners, a maritime neighbour, a trusted friend, and a strategic ally.” He also described the Kingdom as a force for “positivity and stability” in the region.

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