Modi comes 'forward-thinking' Saudi prince MBS before the landmark Jeddah journey: 'He left a deep impression on me' | Today news

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had praise over Saudi Kroon Prince Mohammed Bin Salman and said he left a deep impression on him. Modi also regards Saudi Arabia as one of India’s esteemed partners and a trusted friend and ally, which describes the current period as promising for their ties, which have a ‘unlimited potential’. “Every time I met him, his royal highness left a deep impression on me. His insights, his forward -thinking vision and his passion to fulfill the pursuit of his people are truly striking. ‘ Modi to Arab news in an interview before his two -day visit to the country. “Under his leadership, Saudi Arabia underwent tremendous social and economic transformation. The reforms he undertook not only inspired the region, but also drew the attention of the whole world. One can see the transformational changes in the country under Vision 2030 in a very short period,” Modi said in the interview. Modi said he found complementarities between Saudi Vision 2030 and the Vikksit Bharat 2047 of India. Modi begins with a two-day visit to Saudi Arabia today, April 22, at the invitation of Mohammed Bin Salman. Modi is the first Indian Prime Minister to visit Jeddah in Saudi Arabia in more than four decades. All his previous visits were in Riyadh, the Saudi capital. Indira Gandhi was the last Indian Prime Minister to visit Jeddah Way in 1982. “I appreciate the personal warmth and trust we share. And yes, of course this personal report has translated into how both countries give priority to our partnership. He is a strong advocate of our bilateral ties. him, “Modi told Arabic News. India – Saudi Arabia connects Modi in the interview that India and Saudi Arabia will continue to move forward – for peace, progress and prosperity, not only for our people, but also for the whole world. And Saudi Arabia and the region in general to transform. argued that the ties between the two countries were on an upward trajectory since he held office in 2014, pointing out that the formation of the Strategic Partnership Council in 2019 was a major milestone. “Since then, the collaboration between us has expanded in many sectors. And I can tell you, that’s just the beginning. Our partnership has unlimited potential,” he said. King Abdulaziz’s command to Modi in 2016 said Modi said that the connection of India-Sudi Arabia is not new and that it is rooted in civilization exchanges that go back to centuries. From ideas to trade there was a constant flow between our two major nations, he said in the interview. Modi remembered that in 2016 I had the honor of receiving the command of King Abdulaziz of his majesty king Salman. Modi emphasized that both India and Saudi Arabia have a key role to play in the success of this corridor. Every time I met him, his royal highness left a deep impression on me. He praised more than 2.7 million members of the Indian community in Saudi Arabia as a living bridge connecting the two countries, and he praised them because they not only retained their values ​​and traditions but also promoted them. (With Pti inputs) first published: 22 Apr 2025, 10:31 am Ist