Indian EAM meets Saudi foreign minister, discusses regional, bilateral issues
Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar meets Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal Bin Farhan Al Saud.
In a meeting on Sunday, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held discussion with Saudi counterpart Faisal Bin Farhan Al Saud on various developments in Afghanistan, the Gulf and the Indo-Pacific. The wide-ranging talks also covered bilateral issues.
The two leaders discussed ways of increasing cooperation in the political, security and socio-cultural pillars of the strategic partnership between the two countries.
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The Saudi minister has arrived in India on Saturday evening for a three-day visit.
In a tweet, Jaishankar said, "Delighted to welcome FM of Saudi Arabia HH Prince @Faisalbinfarhan for his first-ever visit to India."
The minister also tweeted, “A cordial and productive meeting with Saudi FM HH @Faisalbinfarhan. Discussed our cooperation in the political, security and socio-cultural pillars of our strategic partnership. Very useful exchange of views on Afghanistan, the Gulf and the Indo-Pacific.”
On Monday, the Saudi foreign minister is scheduled to call on Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The Saudi foreign minister’s visit has come at a time when India has been engaged with all leading powers on the developments in Afghanistan after its takeover by the Taliban.
Afghanistan was a major area of focus of the talks between Jaishankar and Al Saud.
(With inputs from agencies)