Riyadh [Saudi Arabia], July 21 (ANI): National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval paid an official visit to Riyadh on Monday, holding high-level meetings with senior Saudi leaders to review progress in bilateral relations and discuss the current regional situation.
In a post on X, the Embassy of India in Saudi Arabia said that upon his arrival, Doval was warmly received at the airport by Saud Al-Sati, deputy minister for political affairs at the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Indian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Suhel Khan.
“Hon’ble NSA Shri Ajit Doval paid an official visit to Riyadh on 20 July. He was warmly received at the airport by H.E. Dr. Saud Al-Sati, Deputy Minister for Political Affairs, and Ambassador Dr. Suhel Khan,” the embassy said in a statement.
During the visit, the National Security Advisor held talks with senior Saudi officials overseeing energy, foreign affairs and national security.
“During the visit, the NSA met H.R.H. Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, Minister of Energy; H.H. Prince Faisal bin Farhan, Minister of Foreign Affairs; and H.E. Dr. Musaed Al-Aiban, National Security Advisor,” the embassy added.
According to the embassy, the two sides reviewed the overall progress of the India-Saudi strategic partnership.
“The meetings reviewed the progress in India-Saudi bilateral relations and discussed the current regional situation, as well as other issues of mutual interest,” the embassy said.
Earlier, Indian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Suhel Khan also paid farewell calls on senior officials at the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs as his tenure in the Kingdom draws to a close.
During his visit to the ministry, Ambassador Khan met Waleed El Khereiji, vice minister of foreign affairs, and Saud Al-Sati, deputy minister for political affairs.
The Embassy of India in Saudi Arabia said in a post on X that both sides reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening bilateral relations.
“As his tenure in the Kingdom draws to a close, Ambassador Dr. Suhel Ajaz Khan paid farewell calls on H.E. Eng. Waleed El Khereiji, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, and H.E. Dr. Saud Al-Sati, Deputy Minister for Political Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The meetings reflected on the remarkable progress in India-Saudi relations and reaffirmed the shared commitment to further strengthening the Strategic Partnership between the two countries,” the embassy said.
Acknowledging the outgoing ambassador’s contributions during his diplomatic assignment, the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed appreciation for his efforts to strengthen bilateral ties.
In an official statement, the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs said, “His Excellency the Deputy Minister for Political Affairs, Ambassador Dr. Saud Al-Saty, receives His Excellency the Ambassador of the Republic of India to the Kingdom, Dr. Suhel Ajaz Khan, where His Excellency bid farewell to him on the occasion of the end of his tenure as his country’s ambassador to the Kingdom, appreciating the commendable efforts exerted by His Excellency the Ambassador in strengthening the relations between the two countries.” (ANI)
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