Ajit Karn
Foreign Minister of Saudi Arabia Farhan Al-Saud stated that the relationship with India is a “top priority” and that it has grown exponentially, adding that there is a need for measurable progress in all sectors, particularly the economic and trade relationship.
Underscoring the strong relationship between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the minister stated that both leaders desire genuine results and progress in bilateral relations.
In an interview with President of Observer Research Foundation (ORF) Samir Saran at Raisina ‘Ideas Pod’, the Saudi Foreign Minister stated, “The relationship with India is a top priority and we must make measurable progress in all sectors, notably the economic and trade relationship.”
Mr. Al-Saud stated that the relationship between India and Saudi Arabia has grown exponentially over the past five years.
“Part of this is due to the exceptionally strong working rapport between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Crown Prince. They are very similar in that they are both extremely focused on achieving results. They don’t want just pleasant words, they want to see genuine results and progress, which means that the government must have a very clear direction “While describing the similarities between the two action-oriented leaders, he stated:
He stated, highlighting India’s rising global stature, “India is a tremendously dynamic nation with enormous potential, as we’ve seen in the last five years, and its trajectory is excellent. The potential of India is nearly incalculable.”
Given India’s extensive presence in Saudi Arabia, he acknowledged that India has played a significant role in the Kingdom’s development trajectory for several decades “Given the trade relationship, the relationship has existed for hundreds of years before that. We are now expanding on that connection and relationship in a manner that not only benefits both parties, but also the international community.”
In addition, he stated that India’s enormous size offers great potential as a significant portion of India’s trade with Europe travels through the Red Sea.
“Of course, we are India’s most important energy partner, as is the case with traditional energies, but we also intend to maintain that position in the era of renewable energy,” he added.
Earlier, Saleh Eid Al Husseini, the ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to India, expressed his desire to elevate this relationship to its utmost level. The envoy remarked on the festivities of the Kingdom’s founding day that he was pleased with the strong and cordial relationship between the two nations.
Husseini emphasised the strong relationship between the United Kingdom and India “We are ecstatic to have a solid relationship with India, a cordial nation. We have had this relationship for a very long time, and we have been asked to take it to the highest level possible.”
During his remarks at the commemoration of the kingdom’s founding, the envoy discussed the kingdom’s governance and how the young have been its focus as the next generation.
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“We are very delighted to have a nation that was founded in 1727, and this year, as I stated, reflects excellent governance, and we hold our future, our children, and all of Saudi Arabia’s attention on the next generation,” said the Envoy.
“Our nation is approximately 300 years old, and this demonstrates the nation’s governance, reflects equity, and enables its people to prosper. To introduce modernization while regaining the culture of the society. It is not by accident that the state is 300 years old if it does not care about its neighbours, its people, and the pursuit of global peace “, added the diplomat.
