New Delhi: The Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia Abdulaziz A Saud had several rounds of discussion including joint defence cooperation in the field of training, and exchange of technical experts. He left India on Friday after his three-day official visit. During his stay he met with President Pranab Mukherjee, held bilateral discussions with Vice President, Shri M. Hamid Ansari and Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh.
Both sides stressed the importance of strengthening the strategic partnership, to serve the common interests of the two countries and their peoples. They praised the positive outcome of the Saudi-Indian Joint Commission held in January 2014, and its recommendations for enhancing cooperation in economic, commercial, investment, cultural and technological fields.
The two sides discussed a number of regional and international issues, including the developments in Syria, the Iranian nuclear issue and the situation in Afghanistan, in the light of their common interest in the region’s stability, peace and security.
The delegation, that included Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of Saudi Arabia, were seen off at the Air Force Station, by India’s Minister of State for External Affairs, Shri E. Ahamed.Â
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