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Main driving force: Indian envoy credits PM Modi's vision for strengthened India-Saudi ties
Jeddah, April 22: As Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarked on a landmark two-day visit to Saudi Arabia, India's Ambassador to the Kingdom, Suhel Ajaz Khan, praised the PM's leadership as the “main driving force” behind the rapid evolution of the ties between the two countries, calling the relationship one of the most robust in the region.
Iran ready for deal with US if national interests respected: President Pezeshkian
Tehran, April 22: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said that Iran is open to reaching an agreement with the US in ongoing indirect talks, provided that the country's national interests are preserved.
Saudi Arabia is a force of positivity & stability in the Middle East: PM Modi
New Delhi, April 21: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said India considers Saudi Arabia as a force of positivity and stability in the Middle East, amid wars and chaos in the region.
PM Modi's Saudi visit to open new doors for Indian businesses: Zafar Sareshwala
Jeddah, April 21: Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to Saudi Arabia, Indian businessman Zafar Sareshwala has described the trip as strategically and culturally significant, stating it will mark the beginning of a new era in bilateral relations between the two nations.
India calls out Pakistan's shenanigans in OIC, calls it 'habit of longstanding'
New Delhi, April 19: India on Saturday yet again slammed Pakistan's repeated attempts to highlight matters concerning India's internal affairs at the meetings of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC).
Rupee working abroad a proud moment, credit goes to PM Modi: Prominent NRI businessman
New Delhi, April 5: Lauding Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision and India's rise as a global power, Pervinder Singh Chandhok, a second-generation Indian businessman who has lived in Tehran and has been associated with the India-Iran and Middle East Chamber of Commerce in UAE, said that it is because of the consistent efforts made by the Modi government that the Indians can now use their RuPay cards in foreign countries, including in the Gulf region.
UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed meets Swedish Defence Minister
Stockholm, March 14: Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, met in Stockholm with Pal Jonson, Minister of Defence of Sweden.
Israel's FM meets with Ethiopian counterpart in Jerusalem
Tel Aviv, March 13: Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar hosted Ethiopian Foreign Minister Gedion Timotheos in Jerusalem, on his first visit to Israel.
Lebanon, Saudi Arabia stress importance of enhancing Arab cooperation on key issues
Beirut, March 4: Lebanon and Saudi Arabia have reaffirmed in a joint statement the importance of enhancing Arab cooperation and coordinating positions on key regional and international issues, the Lebanese official National News Agency (NNA) reported Tuesday.
UAE President visits King of Bahrain at his residence in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, February 9: UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan visited Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, King of Bahrain, at his residence in Abu Dhabi.
Turkish, Syrian presidents discuss security, economic cooperation
Ankara, Feb 5: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Syria's interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa reaffirmed their commitment to fully restoring relations and enhancing cooperation between their two countries.
Jaishankar highlights $160 billion trade ties with Gulf at Raisina Middle East
Abu Dhabi, January 28: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday underlined the strategic importance of India's ties with the Middle East, particularly the Gulf region, during the inaugural session of Raisina Middle East in Abu Dhabi.
I like it! US President Trump says he is fine with legal immigration
Washington DC, January 21: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday while signing a series of executive orders and speaking to the press at the Oval Office said that he was fine with legal immigration.
Abdullah bin Zayed receives Acting Foreign Minister of Afghanistan
Abu Dhabi, January 8: Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, received today in Abu Dhabi Acting Foreign Minister of Afghanistan, Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi.