Indian External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Wednesday thanked Saudi Arabia for increasing India’s quota for Haj. Earlier, King Salman in the presence of Swaraj inaugurated the festival which exhibits Saudi Arabia’s rich tapestry of culture and heritage and is organized by the National Guard.
Speaking at the inaugural function, Swaraj thanked Saudi Arabia for according the ‘Guest of Honour’ status to India at the Janadriyah festival, an official statement said. She recalled the landmark visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Saudi Arabia in April 2016 which gave a strong impetus to the bilateral partnership, it said.
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Swaraj added that the festival provides an opportunity to showcase and further build upon this relationship, the statement said.
“India’s participation at the Janadriyah Festival provides an opportunity to showcase our strong bilateral relationship: EAM @SushmaSwaraj,”, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Raveesh Kumar tweeted.
Showcasing the core values and traditions of India, the India Pavilion mounted on the occasion is based on the theme “Saudi ka Dost Bharat”, the official statement said.
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