At the first leaders’ gathering of the India-Saudi Strategic Partnership Council on Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud of Saudi Arabia discussed cooperation in the areas of energy security, trade and investment, defense and security, healthcare, and food security. In his opening remarks, Prime Minister Modi stated that the discussions with the visiting Saudi leader will give relations between the two countries new life and direction.
“For India, Saudi Arabia is one of its most important strategic partners. As two large and fast-growing economies of the world, our mutual cooperation is important for peace and stability in the entire region. In our talks, we have identified several initiatives to take our partnership to the next level. Today’s talks will provide new energy and direction to our relations. This will provide us inspiration to work together for the welfare of humanity,” he said.
According to PM Modi, there will be economic growth and digital connectivity between these regions thanks to the economic corridor between India, West Asia, and Europe. He stated that for the peace and stability of the entire region, economic cooperation between Saudi Arabia and India is essential.
“Yesterday, we have taken a decision to start a historic economic corridor between India, West Asia and Europe. This corridor will not only connect two countries but also help in providing economic growth, and digital connectivity between Asia, West Asia and Europe. Under your leadership and vision 2030, Saudi Arabia has seen tremendous economic growth and I congratulate you for that.”
PM Modi also thanked the visiting leader for Saudi Arabia’s contribution to the success of India’s G20 Presidency.