Picture : Twitter / ANI
After holding delegation level talks to strengthen India- Saudi Arabia relations , the joint press statement was issued by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and visiting Crown prince of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman at Hyderabad house, New Delhi. And both sides agreed that terror has to be fought together .
In a veiled warning to Pakistan over the Pulwama terror attack, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said : “We have also vowed to increase pressure on any country that sponsors terror activities.”
“Saudi and India are on the same page when it comes to maintaining regional peace and stability. We are also sure that it will be beneficial for both nations to strengthen our cooperation on maritime security, cyber security and counter terrorism,” he added
In his reply Prince Mohammed bin Salman said : “Terrorism and extremism is a common concern . We want to tell India that we will cooperate with them on intelligence sharing…not just with India but with our neighbours as well. We thank India for the positive role in this.”
The two sides confirmed the signing of five Memorandum of Understanding agreements, including infrastructure, housing, cooperation on broadcasting and the enhancing bilateral investment relations.
Earlier, Saudi Arabia’s crown prince Mohammed bin Salman was accorded a ceremonial reception with a guard of honour at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, where he was received by President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Modi greeted him with a warm hug.
MEA spokesperson Raveesh Kumar tweeted the significance of the visit
Exuding friendship & goodwill
PM @narendramodi warmly welcomes HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince of #SaudiArabia ahead of talks. PM @narendramodi visit to Saudi Arabia in 2016 qualitatively transformed the relationship between the countries. pic.twitter.com/kiS8yEAsUe
— Raveesh Kumar (@MEAIndia) February 20, 2019
Standing at the Rashtrapati Bhawan forecourt, the Saudi prince said, “Today we want to be sure that this relation is maintained and improved for the sake of both countries. With the leadership of the President and the PM, I am sure we can create good things for Saudi Arabia and India.”
