India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will hold extensive talks with his Saudi counterpart Faisal Bin Farhan Al Saud here on Sunday with a focus on developments in Afghanistan as well as matters relating to bilateral ties.

The Saudi foreign minister begins his three-day visit to India on Saturday evening.

According to the Ministry of External Affairs, he will hold talks with Jaishankar on Sunday and call on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday.

Al Saud is scheduled to leave for New York from here on Monday evening.

The visit by the Saudi foreign minister to India comes at a time India has been engaged with all leading powers on the developments in Afghanistan following its takeover by the Taliban.

People familiar with the visit said Afghanistan is expected to be a major focus of the talks between Jaishankar and Al Saud.

Being a major regional player, Saudi Arabia's position on the developments in Kabul assumes significance as several countries in the Gulf region including Qatar and Iran were playing a role in the Afghan peace process before the Taliban's capture of power.

In the Gulf region, India has been in touch with the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Iran over the unfolding developments in Afghanistan.

In reflection of India's views on the matter, Prime Minister Modi on Friday said the global community should decide "collectively" and "thoughtfully" on according recognition to the new set-up in

Afghanistan in view of questions over its acceptability as the change of power was not "inclusive".

He made the remarks during a virtual address at a meeting on Afghanistan of the heads of state of the SCO and the Collective Security Treaty Organisation.

The defence and security ties between India and Saudi Arabia are witnessing gradual expansion.

Chief of Army Staff Gen MM Naravane visited Saudi Arabia in December last in the first-ever visit by a head of the 1.3 million-strong Army to the strategically important Gulf nation. Gen Naravane held extensive talks with senior military officials of that country with an aim to enhance bilateral defence cooperation.&nbsp;

India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will hold extensive talks with his Saudi counterpart Faisal Bin Farhan Al Saud here on Sunday with a focus on developments in Afghanistan as well as matters relating to bilateral ties.

India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will hold extensive talks with his Saudi counterpart Faisal Bin Farhan Al Saud here on Sunday with a focus on developments in Afghanistan as well as matters relating to bilateral ties. The Saudi foreign minister begins his three-day visit to India on Saturday evening. According to the Ministry of External Affairs, he will hold talks with Jaishankar on Sunday and call on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday. Al Saud is scheduled to leave for New York from here on Monday evening. The visit by the Saudi foreign minister to India comes at a time India has been engaged with all leading powers on the developments in Afghanistan following its takeover by the Taliban. People familiar with the visit said Afghanistan is expected to be a major focus of the talks between Jaishankar and Al Saud. Being a major regional player, Saudi Arabia's position on the developments in Kabul assumes significance as several countries in the Gulf region including Qatar and Iran were playing a role in the Afghan peace process before the Taliban's capture of power. In the Gulf region, India has been in touch with the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Iran over the unfolding developments in Afghanistan. In reflection of India's views on the matter, Prime Minister Modi on Friday said the global community should decide "collectively" and "thoughtfully" on according recognition to the new set-up in Afghanistan in view of questions over its acceptability as the change of power was not "inclusive". He made the remarks during a virtual address at a meeting on Afghanistan of the heads of state of the SCO and the Collective Security Treaty Organisation. The defence and security ties between India and Saudi Arabia are witnessing gradual expansion. Chief of Army Staff Gen MM Naravane visited Saudi Arabia in December last in the first-ever visit by a head of the 1.3 million-strong Army to the strategically important Gulf nation. Gen Naravane held extensive talks with senior military officials of that country with an aim to enhance bilateral defence cooperation.

India's foreign minister Jaishankar to hold wide-ranging talks with Saudi counterpart on Sunday

The flagship destroyer of India's Western Naval Fleet, the INS Kochi, arrived at Port Al-Jubail on Monday, an indication of the growing defence ties between India and Saudi Arabia. 
 
An Indian Embassy statement said the visit signals a new chapter in bilateral defence ties with the start of the harbour phase of a naval exercise 'Al-Mohed Al-Hindi 2021' between the two countries.

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This exercise began on Monday between the friendly Navies and includes shore-based as well as sea-based exercises. Officials from the Royal Saudi Naval Forces, Border Guards, and Indian Embassy received the ship warmly upon its arrival at Jubail port. As specified in the Statement, the ship will adhere to all <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus">COVID-19</a> protocols during its stay in port.

INS Kochi, built by Mazagaon Dock Limited, Mumbai, is a stealth guided-missile destroyer of the Kolkata class, which was commissioned on 30 September 2015 and is one of the most powerful warships in its class. With many firsts to her credit, including indigenous combat suites, the ship incorporates new design concepts for stealth.

The ship distinguishes itself by having a high level of indigenous systems, with most of them sourced from the country itself.&nbsp;In addition to the Electronic Warfare Suite and Foldable Hangar Doors, the INS Kochi also has a Helo&nbsp;Traversing System and Ship Stabilisers, all indigenous.

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In fact, the ship can truly be dubbed as 'Network of Networks' as it is fully equipped with sophisticated digital networks as well as a cutting-edge array of state-of-the-art weapons to combat threats on the surface, at sea, and underwater.

Over the years, the ship has been involved in joint exercises with various friendly foreign navies.

The flagship destroyer of India's Western Naval Fleet, the INS Kochi, arrived at Port Al-Jubail on Monday, an indication of the growing defence ties between India and Saudi Arabia.

The flagship destroyer of India's Western Naval Fleet, the INS Kochi, arrived at Port Al-Jubail on Monday, an indication of the growing defence ties between India and Saudi Arabia. An Indian Embassy statement said the visit signals a new chapter in bilateral defence ties with the start of the harbour phase of a naval exercise 'Al-Mohed Al-Hindi 2021' between the two countries. Also read | India invited to Afghanistan meet in Doha this week This exercise began on Monday between the friendly Navies and includes shore-based as well as sea-based exercises. Officials from the Royal Saudi Naval Forces, Border Guards, and Indian Embassy received the ship warmly upon its arrival at Jubail port. As specified in the Statement, the ship will adhere to all COVID-19 protocols during its stay in port. INS Kochi, built by Mazagaon Dock Limited, Mumbai, is a stealth guided-missile destroyer of the Kolkata class, which was commissioned on 30 September 2015 and is one of the most powerful warships in its class. With many firsts to her credit, including indigenous combat suites, the ship incorporates new design concepts for stealth. The ship distinguishes itself by having a high level of indigenous systems, with most of them sourced from the country itself. In addition to the Electronic Warfare Suite and Foldable Hangar Doors, the INS Kochi also has a Helo Traversing System and Ship Stabilisers, all indigenous. Also read | Many Indian cities including Mumbai will likely be underwater by 2100: NASA In fact, the ship can truly be dubbed as 'Network of Networks' as it is fully equipped with sophisticated digital networks as well as a cutting-edge array of state-of-the-art weapons to combat threats on the surface, at sea, and underwater. Over the years, the ship has been involved in joint exercises with various friendly foreign navies.

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday embarked on a two-day visit to Saudi Arabia with the focus on energy, defence and security, the launching of RuPay card in the kingdom and a speech at the third Future Investment Initiative Forum, also known as the "Davos of the desert".

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday embarked on a two-day visit to Saudi Arabia with the focus on energy, defence and security, the launching of RuPay card in the kingdom and a speech at the third Future Investment Initiative Forum, also known as the "Davos of the desert". In his departure statement, Modi said, "India and Saudi Arabia have enjoyed traditionally close and friendly relations. Saudi Arabia has been one of the largest and reliable suppliers of India’s energy needs." Modi will be addressing the Future Investment Initiative Forum, which is part of the King's vision 2030 to make Saudi a more diversified economy at 8pm on Tuesday. At the forum meet, PM will, "speak about the growing trade and investment opportunities for the global investors in India as the country marches forward to a 5 trillion dollar economy by 2024.", the statement said. Modi will hold a bilateral meeting with King Salman of Saudi Arabia on Tuesday and separate delegation-level talks with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman. Both sides will be signing the Strategic Partnership Council --SPC MoU--which will be headed by PM Modi and crown prince and have two verticals at foreign minister level and trade ministers level. Under vision 2030, Saudi Arabia has selected eight countries -- India, China, UK, US, France, Germany, South Korea and Japan -- for forging a strategic partnership which was agreed in February this year and aims to monitor the Strategic partnership between both countries.

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