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India, Saudi Arabia Are 'Natural Partners': Prez Murmu Hosts Banquet In Honour Of Saudi Crown Prince — WATCH

"India and Saudi Arabia’s shared cultural experiences, economic synergies and common commitment towards a peaceful and sustainable world make them natural partners," President Murmu said.

New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu on Monday hosted a banquet in honour of the Crown Prince and PM of Saudi Arabia, Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi.

Welcoming the Crown Prince, President Murmu said, "I have faith that your (Crown Prince and PM of Saudi Arabia, Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud) meeting with PM Modi on strategic partnership and your participation in G20 summit have strengthened the ties between two countries further."

The President further said: "India and Saudi Arabia’s shared cultural experiences, economic synergies and common commitment towards a peaceful and sustainable world make them natural partners."

Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman extended his gratitude to India for the warm welcome and hospitality during his visit to India. "We the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia value the historical relationship between the 2 countries, and we look forward to deepening cooperation in all areas."

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, NSA Ajit Doval, Union Ministers, and other delegates from Saudi Arabia were also present at the gathering which was addressed by President Murmu and the Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud.

The Saudi Crown Prince, who arrived in Delhi on Saturday for the G20 Summit, held a bilateral meeting with PM Modi on Monday. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, and others were present in the meeting.

India and Saudi Arabia have signed as many as eight agreements during the Saudi Crown Prince's India visit, said the Ministry of External Affairs on Monday.

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