Sushma Swaraj visiting Saudi Arabia
New Delhi, Feb 6 (IBNS): External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj is paying her first official visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from Feb 6-8.
During the visit, she will meet with the Saudi leadership to discuss bilateral, regional and global issues of mutual interest.
She will also participate at the inauguration of the prestigious National Heritage and Culture Festival ‘Janadriyah’ being held in Saudi Arabia, at which India is the guest of honour country, read an MEA statement.
India and Saudi Arabia have historic and friendly relations. The landmark visit of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to Saudi Arabia in April 2016 gave a strong impetus to the mutually beneficial strategic ties.
Saudi Arabia is the fourth largest trading partner for India with bilateral trade exceeding US$ 25 billion in 2016-17. As our largest supplier of crude oil, Saudi Arabia accounts for about 20% of our total annual imports.
About 3.2 million strong and vibrant Indian community forms the largest expatriate group in Saudi Arabia. Their positive and well-appreciated contribution in the development of their host country has been an important element of our bilateral engagement.
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