Saudi crown prince in India to finalise defence pact

February 26, 2014 19:59

Seeking to further deepen ties with India, Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud arrived in New Delhi today on a three-day visit during which the two countries are expected to finalise a defence cooperation agreement.

Vice President Md Hamid Ansari received the crown prince at the airport, signalling importance India attaches to the trip. It is highest level political visit to India from Saudi Arabia after the landmark visit of King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud in January 2006.

Al Saud, who is also deputy prime minister and defence minister, will meet Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Defence Minister A K Antony and External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid. He will also call on President Pranab Mukherjee.

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