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PM Narendra Modi is on a strategically important visit to Saudi Arabia as both nations seek to elevate their relationship to unprecedented heights. Many key agreements are set to be signed by the two leaders, marking a historic milestone in bilateral relations.
Prior to PM Modi’s arrival in Jeddah, his aircraft—Air India One—was accompanied by several Saudi Air Force F-15 fighter jets, a symbolic gesture of respect typically reserved for the closest strategic partners. This gesture from the Royal Saudi Air Force underscores the increasingly powerful defense cooperation between the 2 nations. During his arrival, the Prime Minister received a 21-gun salute while members of the Indian community sang "Saare Jahan Se Achha."
Referring to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman as "my brother," Prime Minister Modi, the first Indian PM to visit Jeddah in more than 40 years, said, "Landed in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. This visit will strengthen the friendship between India and Saudi Arabia. Eager to take part in the various programmes today and tomorrow." In an interview with Arab News, PM Modi further elaborated Saudi Arabia as "a trusted friend, strategic ally, and one of India's most valued partners," emphasizing that the India-Saudi partnership has "limitless potential and possibilities."