On Tuesday, India and Saudi Arabia will sign at least six memorandum of understanding (Mous) on Tuesday, and interviews that will continue on Monday continues on Tuesday.
It is also expected that Modi will discuss issues concerning the pilgrim, including a quota for Indian pilgrims, during his meeting with the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman evening. The meeting is scheduled for 17:30 – 20:30 Jeddah Time (15:00 – 18:00) in the Royal Palace in Jeddah, according to the sources quoted by the press agency PTI.
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Modi is the first Indian Prime Minister to visit Jeddah in Saudi Arabia in four decades. All his previous visits were in Riyadh, the Saudi capital. Indira Gandhi was the last Indian Prime Minister, who visited Jeddah in 1982.
Before connecting with MBS or Mohammed Bin Salman, the Crown Prince will communicate with the Indian community at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Jeddah at 16:30 – 16:30 Jeddah Time (13:30 to 14:00) ist. Saudi Arabia is an Indian fifth largest business partner and home to 2.7 million Indians who live and work there.
Both parties are expected to sign agreements in the field of space, energy, health, science and scientific research, culture and advanced technologies, the press agency said.
“The meeting in Riyadh continued late on Monday to complete the details, with more than a dozen discussion about Mous, some of which will be signed on the official level,” PTI said.
Modi arrived on Tuesday afternoon in Jeddah at the invitation of the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman.
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“Jeddah is a very, very important city in terms of linking between India and Saudi Arabia, because for centuries Jeddah has been a port for trade between the two countries and is also a gateway to Mecca.
“Hajj is a very important activity and the Indian government gives it great importance. The Ministry for Minority Affairs has organized this activity … In bilateral interviews, there are discussions about various issues. There has always been a great coordination between the Saudi government and India on Hajj,” the ambassador said.
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Indian quota Hajj for 2025 increased to 1,75,025 out of 136 020 in 2014, completing the arrangement to 1.22 518 pilgrims. However, due to the delays of combined HAJ group operators in contractual agreements, approximately 42,000 Indians are likely to perform a pilgrimage this year.
The Modi and the Crown Prince will co -chair the second meeting of the Strategic Partnership Council, which was founded during a visit to the Prime Minister in 2019 to strengthen bilateral ties.
On Wednesday, the Prime Minister, who received the highest civil honor of Saudi Arabia in 2016, also visits the factory employing Indian workers.
Full itinerary Modiho trip Jeddah here
Tuesday 22 April 2025: 16:00 – 16:30 Time Jeddah (13:30 to 14:00) ist: Interaction with the Indian community at the Ritz Carlton Hotel
Tuesday 22 April 2025: 17:30 – 20:30 is Jeddah Time (15:00 to 18:00): Orders with Mohammad Bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia (Royal Palace)
Jeddah is a very, very important city in terms of connection between India and Saudi Arabia.
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