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Just trying to lighten to mood Ejaz, forget about them. Anyways back to the topic.
Riyadh gears up to receive Indian PM
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Just trying to lighten to mood Ejaz, forget about them. Anyways back to the topic.
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No you don't, you report and thats it! Your jobs ends there.
There was no reason to drag Pakistan into this conversation.
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I worked in Dubai/Riyadh for 6-8 months. They don't differentiate between india and pakistan. We are not treated with high esteem like European or american. I am sorry if it hurts you. It is fact.
I worked in Dubai/Riyadh for 6-8 months. They don't differentiate between india and pakistan. We are not treated with high esteem like European or american. I am sorry if it hurts you. It is fact.
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That is a generalization, not saying its not true but its not completely right either and doesnt apply to all Arabs. Saudis tend to be more conservative and close minded but they have that attitude towards all arabs, my friend from palestine he lives in KSA and has found saudis to be the most obnoxious people to deal with. My uncle lives in the same country and had no such problems, racism is everywhere however we shouldnt generalize
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You know, i don't really care if these Arabs shake their hands with india, it doesn't matter to me, its nothing knew, we should already have known the nature of our Arab "brothers"!
Why exactly are we surprised? I mean if we Pakistanis didn't have corrupt leadership we would also get honored abroad!
But the problem is we haven't changed ourselves, we should stop blaming india, America, and israel for everything! After all, Asif Zardari, Nawaz Sharif are PAKISTANIS and not indians , israelis, or Americans! If we can produce such corrupt leadership from within our own society then imagine how every ordinary Pakistani must be! After all the leadership of a nation is the reflection of its people!
If our leaders cared for their nation and not their own pockets maybe we would also receive respect from others, but when you go around to other nations with a bowl in your hands don't expect any respect! These leaders are the ones who have ****** up Pakistan, and these same leaders are elected by Pakistanis! Now that people are tired of Zardari they want to vote for Nawaz Sharif? The same Nawaz Sharif who cowardly ordered our forces to withdraw from Kargil (even though we had the upper hand)! Have people forgotten how prices went record high during Nawaz and Benazir era?
Even though indians might not have enough toilets, even though there might be slums in india, at least they are trying to improve their nation and they get a lot of respect from Saudi Arabia (one of Pakistan's allies)! Heck, even our leadership doesn't get this much respect and honor when they arrive in Saudi! India has improved much and they continue to, sooner or later they'll even get rid of the poverty in their country!
Just recently i read a article about Pakistan's diplomat to Syria:
if people like these are amongst us then DO you expect others to like us or respect us?
Why exactly are we surprised? I mean if we Pakistanis didn't have corrupt leadership we would also get honored abroad!
But the problem is we haven't changed ourselves, we should stop blaming india, America, and israel for everything! After all, Asif Zardari, Nawaz Sharif are PAKISTANIS and not indians , israelis, or Americans! If we can produce such corrupt leadership from within our own society then imagine how every ordinary Pakistani must be! After all the leadership of a nation is the reflection of its people!
If our leaders cared for their nation and not their own pockets maybe we would also receive respect from others, but when you go around to other nations with a bowl in your hands don't expect any respect! These leaders are the ones who have ****** up Pakistan, and these same leaders are elected by Pakistanis! Now that people are tired of Zardari they want to vote for Nawaz Sharif? The same Nawaz Sharif who cowardly ordered our forces to withdraw from Kargil (even though we had the upper hand)! Have people forgotten how prices went record high during Nawaz and Benazir era?
Even though indians might not have enough toilets, even though there might be slums in india, at least they are trying to improve their nation and they get a lot of respect from Saudi Arabia (one of Pakistan's allies)! Heck, even our leadership doesn't get this much respect and honor when they arrive in Saudi! India has improved much and they continue to, sooner or later they'll even get rid of the poverty in their country!
Just recently i read a article about Pakistan's diplomat to Syria:
if people like these are amongst us then DO you expect others to like us or respect us?
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Yup even I want to know. My post was a request to all to stop trolling and get back to the topic and it was deleted! No issues at all since all the junk has been deleted. Thanks Mod.
Saudi Arabia lauds contributions of Indian expats
28 Feb 2010, 2239 hrs IST, IANS
RIYADH: The Saudi Arabian leadership on Sunday lauded the contributions of 1.8-million strong expatriate Indian population to the development of their nation during the course of their engagements with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh here.
"The Saudi dignitaries expressed very positive feelings about the presence of the Indian community here and the very important contribution they have made to this country," Latha Reddy, secretary (east) in the external affairs ministry, told the media.
Indians make up the largest expatriate community in this Gulf nation. Apart from professionals across various sectors, a vast number of Indians are engaged as blue-collar workers in the country's construction sector.
"They (the Saudi leadership) said that through their (expatriate Indians') trustworthiness and dependability, they have truly become not just the largest community of foreign nationals here in Saudi Arabia but also one of the most dependable," Reddy said.
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is on a three-day official visit to Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia lauds contributions of Indian expats- International Business-News-The Economic Times
28 Feb 2010, 2239 hrs IST, IANS
RIYADH: The Saudi Arabian leadership on Sunday lauded the contributions of 1.8-million strong expatriate Indian population to the development of their nation during the course of their engagements with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh here.
"The Saudi dignitaries expressed very positive feelings about the presence of the Indian community here and the very important contribution they have made to this country," Latha Reddy, secretary (east) in the external affairs ministry, told the media.
Indians make up the largest expatriate community in this Gulf nation. Apart from professionals across various sectors, a vast number of Indians are engaged as blue-collar workers in the country's construction sector.
"They (the Saudi leadership) said that through their (expatriate Indians') trustworthiness and dependability, they have truly become not just the largest community of foreign nationals here in Saudi Arabia but also one of the most dependable," Reddy said.
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is on a three-day official visit to Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia lauds contributions of Indian expats- International Business-News-The Economic Times
Saudi Arabia Urges To Fight Militancy Of Pak`s Political Leadership
Monday, March 1, 2010 at 12:15 am under Pakistan Breaking news Buzz up!
Saudi Arabia Urges To Fight Militancy Of Pak`s Political leadership Foreign Minister of Saudi Arabia Prince Saud al-Faisal said on Sunday he was heavily concerned with growing insecurity in Pakistan and urged Islamabad to collectively fight militancy. Al-Faisal’s remarks came after he held talks with an Indian leaders in Riyadh.
“Pakistan is a friendly country to us and therefore any time that one sees a dangerous thing in our friendly country, one is not only sorry but worried. We believe it is the duty of all political leaders in Pakistan to unite together, to see that extremism should not find its way to achieve aims in the country. And this can only happen by a united political leadership in Pakistan and we hope that this will be achieved,” al-Faisal told a news conference attended the Indian delegation.
Al-Qaeda-linked Pakistani militants have carried out numerous attacks on members of the security forces over the past couple of years. They stepped up strikes after the army launched an offensive on their main bastion in South Waziristan in October last year.
The Pakistani Taliban, allies of the Afghan Taliban, have lost much ground in the army offensives over the past year. Pakistani action against militants on the border is seen as crucial for efforts to bring stability to Afghanistan, where the US forces are spearheading one of NATO’s biggest offensive against the Taliban in Afghanistan.
Security forces have also carried out several other operations aimed at pushing back militants threatening towns and cities such as Peshawar, the main city in the northwest.
Al-Faisal distanced his government from the Taliban insurgents. “There is no relation between Saudi Arabia and Taliban. Relations were abrogated when Taliban gave sanctuary to Al-Qaeda and since that time till today there has been no relationship between Taliban and Saudi Arabia and that indicates the seriousness we give to that issue,” he said. Saudi Arabia and Pakistan were among the few states, which recognised Taliban government in Afghanistan, but severed ties after 9/11 when Taliban provided safe havens to Al-Qaeda. Saudi Arabia is also worried about growing penetration and increased leverage of Al-Qaeda in adjoining Jordan, Lebanon and Palestine.
Saudi Arabia Urges To Fight Militancy Of Pak`s Political Leadership
This is report of a Pakistani site with their viewpoint and interpretation.
Monday, March 1, 2010 at 12:15 am under Pakistan Breaking news Buzz up!
Saudi Arabia Urges To Fight Militancy Of Pak`s Political leadership Foreign Minister of Saudi Arabia Prince Saud al-Faisal said on Sunday he was heavily concerned with growing insecurity in Pakistan and urged Islamabad to collectively fight militancy. Al-Faisal’s remarks came after he held talks with an Indian leaders in Riyadh.
“Pakistan is a friendly country to us and therefore any time that one sees a dangerous thing in our friendly country, one is not only sorry but worried. We believe it is the duty of all political leaders in Pakistan to unite together, to see that extremism should not find its way to achieve aims in the country. And this can only happen by a united political leadership in Pakistan and we hope that this will be achieved,” al-Faisal told a news conference attended the Indian delegation.
Al-Qaeda-linked Pakistani militants have carried out numerous attacks on members of the security forces over the past couple of years. They stepped up strikes after the army launched an offensive on their main bastion in South Waziristan in October last year.
The Pakistani Taliban, allies of the Afghan Taliban, have lost much ground in the army offensives over the past year. Pakistani action against militants on the border is seen as crucial for efforts to bring stability to Afghanistan, where the US forces are spearheading one of NATO’s biggest offensive against the Taliban in Afghanistan.
Security forces have also carried out several other operations aimed at pushing back militants threatening towns and cities such as Peshawar, the main city in the northwest.
Al-Faisal distanced his government from the Taliban insurgents. “There is no relation between Saudi Arabia and Taliban. Relations were abrogated when Taliban gave sanctuary to Al-Qaeda and since that time till today there has been no relationship between Taliban and Saudi Arabia and that indicates the seriousness we give to that issue,” he said. Saudi Arabia and Pakistan were among the few states, which recognised Taliban government in Afghanistan, but severed ties after 9/11 when Taliban provided safe havens to Al-Qaeda. Saudi Arabia is also worried about growing penetration and increased leverage of Al-Qaeda in adjoining Jordan, Lebanon and Palestine.
Saudi Arabia Urges To Fight Militancy Of Pak`s Political Leadership
This is report of a Pakistani site with their viewpoint and interpretation.
Saudi to double crude oil supply to India
Press Trust Of India / Riyadh March 01, 2010, 0:23 IST
Saudi Arabia today said it would double the supply of crude oil to India to around 40 million tonnes (mt) a year, a move that would help India meet the growing needs of its refineries.
The assurance came at a meeting between Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Murli Deora and his Saudi Arabian counterpart Ali bin Ibrahim Al-Naimi here today. Deora is part of the delegation accompanying Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on a visit to Saudi Arabia.
He said India looks for doubling of crude oil supply from Saudi Arabia as its three refinery projects at Bhatinda, Bina and Paradip near completion. Naimi assured Deora his country would increase allocation of crude oil for supply to India from about 25.5 mt a year to about 40 mt, according to an official statement.
The petroleum minister also referred to a greater possibility of cooperation and asked the Indian oil Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) led by Engineers India Ltd (EIL) to jointly open an office in Riyadh. India also evinced interest in sourcing heavier crude from Saudi Arabia and carry out an exchange of technical personnel between the two countries and cooperate on training in skill development in the oil and gas sector.
Singh is on a three-day visit to Saudi Arabia. The two countries have finalised 10 pacts, including an Extradition Treaty and agreements in the economic sphere for signing during the visit.
Conditions ripe for energy ties, says Manmohan
Opening Indias doors to Saudi entrepreneurs, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today said the conditions are ripe for moving beyond a traditional buyer-seller relationship to a comprehensive energy partnership.
Singh did some hard selling, while addressing the influential Saudi Chambers of Commerce and Industry here. He invited Saudi businessmen to explore investment opportunities in India, particularly in the areas of construction, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, health, agriculture, energy, telecommunications, tourism and other service sectors, with an aim to substantially bolster bilateral trade, which touched nearly $25 billion in 2008-09.
Indian investments into the kingdom stand at more than $2 billion, covering over 500 joint ventures. Several major Indian companies have already established their presence in Saudi Arabia, Singh said, citing public sector firm Rites, which recently won a contract in the North-South Railways project.
We deeply value Saudi Arabias role as a reliable partner in meeting our energy needs. We believe that conditions are ripe for moving beyond a traditional buyer-seller relationship to a comprehensive energy partnership, said Singh.
Singh said Indian companies were well-equipped to participate in upstream and downstream oil and gas sector projects in Saudi Arabia. We should also establish new partnerships in the area of new and renewable energy through sharing of clean technologies and joint collaborations, he said.
Energy cooperation between the two countries witnessed a massive increase since King Abdullahs Delhi visit in 2006, with Saudi exports jumping from $500 million that year to $23 billion in 2008, surpassing Iran as the largest supplier of crude oil to India.
Singh said India viewed its economic cooperation with Saudi Arabia in the wider context of its interactions with the entire Gulf region with which the country shares deep and historical ties. The Gulf countries are our natural partners in every sense of the term. Our businesses should work together across the region, develop cross-country linkages and leverage economies of scale, he said.
Saudi to double crude oil supply to India
Press Trust Of India / Riyadh March 01, 2010, 0:23 IST
Saudi Arabia today said it would double the supply of crude oil to India to around 40 million tonnes (mt) a year, a move that would help India meet the growing needs of its refineries.
The assurance came at a meeting between Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Murli Deora and his Saudi Arabian counterpart Ali bin Ibrahim Al-Naimi here today. Deora is part of the delegation accompanying Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on a visit to Saudi Arabia.
He said India looks for doubling of crude oil supply from Saudi Arabia as its three refinery projects at Bhatinda, Bina and Paradip near completion. Naimi assured Deora his country would increase allocation of crude oil for supply to India from about 25.5 mt a year to about 40 mt, according to an official statement.
The petroleum minister also referred to a greater possibility of cooperation and asked the Indian oil Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) led by Engineers India Ltd (EIL) to jointly open an office in Riyadh. India also evinced interest in sourcing heavier crude from Saudi Arabia and carry out an exchange of technical personnel between the two countries and cooperate on training in skill development in the oil and gas sector.
Singh is on a three-day visit to Saudi Arabia. The two countries have finalised 10 pacts, including an Extradition Treaty and agreements in the economic sphere for signing during the visit.
Conditions ripe for energy ties, says Manmohan
Opening Indias doors to Saudi entrepreneurs, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today said the conditions are ripe for moving beyond a traditional buyer-seller relationship to a comprehensive energy partnership.
Singh did some hard selling, while addressing the influential Saudi Chambers of Commerce and Industry here. He invited Saudi businessmen to explore investment opportunities in India, particularly in the areas of construction, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, health, agriculture, energy, telecommunications, tourism and other service sectors, with an aim to substantially bolster bilateral trade, which touched nearly $25 billion in 2008-09.
Indian investments into the kingdom stand at more than $2 billion, covering over 500 joint ventures. Several major Indian companies have already established their presence in Saudi Arabia, Singh said, citing public sector firm Rites, which recently won a contract in the North-South Railways project.
We deeply value Saudi Arabias role as a reliable partner in meeting our energy needs. We believe that conditions are ripe for moving beyond a traditional buyer-seller relationship to a comprehensive energy partnership, said Singh.
Singh said Indian companies were well-equipped to participate in upstream and downstream oil and gas sector projects in Saudi Arabia. We should also establish new partnerships in the area of new and renewable energy through sharing of clean technologies and joint collaborations, he said.
Energy cooperation between the two countries witnessed a massive increase since King Abdullahs Delhi visit in 2006, with Saudi exports jumping from $500 million that year to $23 billion in 2008, surpassing Iran as the largest supplier of crude oil to India.
Singh said India viewed its economic cooperation with Saudi Arabia in the wider context of its interactions with the entire Gulf region with which the country shares deep and historical ties. The Gulf countries are our natural partners in every sense of the term. Our businesses should work together across the region, develop cross-country linkages and leverage economies of scale, he said.
Saudi to double crude oil supply to India
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As i predicted in my earlier posts tht indian Pm who visited Arabia after more then 3 decades didnt go there just for buyin oil.He went there to ask saudis to tell Pakistan that they should accept indian presence in afghanistan...........And my prediction proved right?
See Sashi Tharoors statement.
DAWN.COM | World | India seeks regional cooperation from S. Arabia
RIYADH: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh began the first visit to Saudi Arabia by an Indian leader since 1982 seeking to build economic ties and to enlist the kingdom's help in improving regional security.
Saudi Arabia has close ties with Pakistan and has also been cited as a possible mediator in any political settlement with the Taliban in Afghanistan.
Some analysts had argued India should build its own relationship with Saudi Arabia, in part to ensure it does not lose out to Pakistan as countries position themselves for an eventual end to the eight-year-old Afghan war.
In an interview with Saudi journalists, Singh said he planned to discuss regional stability, which along with the Afghan war is complicated by a standoff between Iran and the West over Tehran's nuclear programme.
“I propose to review the regional scenario, and discuss how we can work together to address the complex issues at hand,” he said of his talks with King Abdullah.
Junior Foreign Minister Shashi Tharoor said India could seek Saudi support in persuading Pakistan to act against Pakistan-based militant groups -- adding however that this did not mean looking for Saudi mediation.
“Saudi Arabia of course has a long and close relationship with Pakistan but that makes Saudi Arabia all the more a valuable interlocutor for us,” Tharoor told Indian reporters.
“When we tell them about our experience, Saudi Arabia listens as somebody who is not anyway an enemy of Pakistan but rather as a friend of Pakistan, and therefore I am sure listens with sympathy and concern to a matter of this nature.”
FUNNY NOW WE ARE INDIAS FRIEND
India broke off talks with Pakistan after the November 2008 attack on Mumbai blamed on the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba.
The top diplomats of the two countries held talks on Thursday but they have yet to resume a formal peace process.
Singh also said India wanted to strengthen energy ties with Saudi Arabia, its biggest supplier of oil. Like China, India is constantly working to secure energy supplies for its growing economy.
“We believe that conditions are ripe for moving beyond a traditional buyer-seller relationship to a comprehensive energy partnership,” he said.
“Indian companies are well-equipped to participate in upstream and downstream oil and gas sector projects in Saudi Arabia,” he told business leaders. Singh is the first Indian prime minister to visit Saudi Arabia since Indira Gandhi in 1982.—Reuters
See Sashi Tharoors statement.
DAWN.COM | World | India seeks regional cooperation from S. Arabia
RIYADH: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh began the first visit to Saudi Arabia by an Indian leader since 1982 seeking to build economic ties and to enlist the kingdom's help in improving regional security.
Saudi Arabia has close ties with Pakistan and has also been cited as a possible mediator in any political settlement with the Taliban in Afghanistan.
Some analysts had argued India should build its own relationship with Saudi Arabia, in part to ensure it does not lose out to Pakistan as countries position themselves for an eventual end to the eight-year-old Afghan war.
In an interview with Saudi journalists, Singh said he planned to discuss regional stability, which along with the Afghan war is complicated by a standoff between Iran and the West over Tehran's nuclear programme.
“I propose to review the regional scenario, and discuss how we can work together to address the complex issues at hand,” he said of his talks with King Abdullah.
Junior Foreign Minister Shashi Tharoor said India could seek Saudi support in persuading Pakistan to act against Pakistan-based militant groups -- adding however that this did not mean looking for Saudi mediation.
“Saudi Arabia of course has a long and close relationship with Pakistan but that makes Saudi Arabia all the more a valuable interlocutor for us,” Tharoor told Indian reporters.
“When we tell them about our experience, Saudi Arabia listens as somebody who is not anyway an enemy of Pakistan but rather as a friend of Pakistan, and therefore I am sure listens with sympathy and concern to a matter of this nature.”
FUNNY NOW WE ARE INDIAS FRIEND
India broke off talks with Pakistan after the November 2008 attack on Mumbai blamed on the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba.
The top diplomats of the two countries held talks on Thursday but they have yet to resume a formal peace process.
Singh also said India wanted to strengthen energy ties with Saudi Arabia, its biggest supplier of oil. Like China, India is constantly working to secure energy supplies for its growing economy.
“We believe that conditions are ripe for moving beyond a traditional buyer-seller relationship to a comprehensive energy partnership,” he said.
“Indian companies are well-equipped to participate in upstream and downstream oil and gas sector projects in Saudi Arabia,” he told business leaders. Singh is the first Indian prime minister to visit Saudi Arabia since Indira Gandhi in 1982.—Reuters
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I love hipocrisy
Undeline the part that u like and press the news u hate
Try readin this also
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well soudi arabia and india shares common interest of business and technology...willing to see more of the business in future..after all its wat economy that matters.. see why us[america] is a world super power...
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Riyadh Declaration: A New Era of Strategic Partnership
FOLLOWING IS THE TEXT OF RIYADH DECLARATION AS PRIME MINISTER MANMOHAN SINGH CONCLUDES HIS VISIT TO SAUDI ARABIA ON MONDAY (MARCH 1)
At the invitation of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Prime Minister of the Republic of India, His Excellency Dr. Manmohan Singh paid an official visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from 13-15/3/1431H corresponding to February 27 – March 1, 2010.
During the visit, the Prime Minister of India addressed the Majlis Al-Shoura, and received the Ministers of Foreign Affairs, Petroleum and Mineral Resources and Commerce and Industry. An honorary doctorate was conferred upon the Prime Minister by King Saud University.
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and the Prime Minister of India, Dr. Manmohan Singh held in depth discussions on a wide range of issues in an atmosphere of utmost warmth, cordiality, friendship and transparency. They asserted that strong bilateral ties between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Republic of India were to the benefit of their peoples and of all humanity.
The two leaders were unanimous that the visit of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud to India in 2006, and the current visit of the Prime Minister of India, Dr. Manmohan Singh to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia heralded a new era in Saudi-India relations, that is in keeping with the changing realities and unfolding opportunities of the 21st century. This would be in accordance with the civilizational, historic and cultural links which bind them and their regions.
The two leaders reviewed the status of implementation of the historic Delhi Declaration signed on 27/12/1426H corresponding to 27 January 2006, and expressed their satisfaction at the steady expansion of Saudi-India relations since the signing of the Delhi Declaration. They re-emphasized the importance of full implementation of the Delhi Declaration through exchange of visits at the ministerial, official, business, academia, media and other levels.
Keeping in view the development of relations between the two countries, and the potential for their further growth, the two leaders decided to raise their cooperation to a strategic partnership covering security, economic, defence and political areas.
The two leaders reiterated their mutual desire to develop as knowledge-based economies based on advances in the areas of information technology, space science and other frontier technologies. They welcomed the agreements signed between the two sides in the field of Research and Education, Information Technology and Services, Science and Technology, and Peaceful Uses of Outer Space.
Both leaders emphasized the importance of developing a broad-based economic partnership that reflects the ongoing transformation of their economies, and the changes such transformation are bringing about in the global economic order, including continuous coordination within the framework of the G-20 process. They welcomed the outcome of the 8th Session of the Joint Commission for Economic, Trade, Scientific, Technical and Cultural Cooperation held in Riyadh in October, 2009.
The two leaders stressed on continuing to work towards strengthening their strategic partnership by meeting the two countries' vast requirements relating to infrastructure, energy and development, by augmenting the flow of their investments into each other’s countries, and enhancing the bilateral trade in accordance with the potential and size of their economies. In this regard, the two leaders invited the private sector in the two countries and the Saudi – India Business Council to increase their efforts to take advantage of the investment opportunities provided by the two countries.
The two leaders further emphasised the importance of strengthening the strategic energy partnership based on complimentarity and interdependence, as outlined in the Delhi Declaration, including meeting India's increasing requirement of crude oil supplies, and identifying and implementing specific projects for cooperation including in the areas of new and renewable energy. India invited Saudi Arabia to participate in crude storage facilities in India. They directed the Joint Working Group on Energy to continue adopting all appropriate means to achieve the same.
The two leaders agreed on the role and importance of the youth in consolidating and strengthening the relations between their peoples, and directed the concerned authorities to prepare necessary programmes for activating this role in the framework of Memorandum of Cooperation in the educational field signed between the two countries in 2006, and also providing all necessary facilities to their students studying in both countries.
The two leaders mandated the Saudi-India Joint Commission to continue follow up of the implementation of this Declaration to build this strategic partnership.
The Prime Minister of India expressed his gratitude and appreciation for the excellent efforts made and services provided by the Saudi authorities to the Haj and Umra pilgrims from India.
The two leaders welcomed the level of existing cooperation in defence fields between the concerned authorities in the two countries, and agreed to continue strengthening this cooperation in a way that realizes their common interests.
The two leaders noted that tolerance, religious harmony and brotherhood, irrespective of faith or ethnic background, were part of the principles and values of both countries. These are the same principles advocated by the initiative of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques for dialogue among different faiths and beliefs.
The two leaders renewed condemnation of the phenomena of terrorism, extremism and violence affirming that it is global and threatens all societies and is not linked to any race, color or belief. The international community must, therefore, resolutely combat terrorism. The two sides agreed to enhance cooperation in exchange of information relating to terrorist activities, money laundering, narcotics, arms and human trafficking, and develop joint strategies to combat these threats. They welcomed the signing of the Extradition Treaty and the Agreement for Transfer of Sentenced Persons.
In the course of discussions on regional and international issues, the peace process in the Middle East was high on the agenda. The two leaders reviewed ongoing efforts and the latest developments, and expressed hope for the early resumption of the peace process in accordance with the UN Security Council Resolutions 242 and 338, and the Arab Peace Plan with a view to address all the key issues of the dispute comprehensively and within a definite timeframe leading to the establishment of a sovereign, independent, united and viable Palestinian State, in accordance with the two state solution.
The two leaders emphasized that continued building of settlements by Israel constitutes a fundamental stumbling block for the peace process.
The two leaders emphasized the importance of regional and international efforts focusing on making the Middle East and Gulf Region free of all nuclear weapons and all weapons of mass destruction.
The two leaders reiterated their support for ongoing international efforts to resolve the issues relating to Iran’s nuclear programme peacefully through dialogue and called for continuation of these efforts. They encouraged Iran to respond to those efforts in order to remove regional and international doubts about its nuclear programme, especially as these ensure the right of Iran and other countries to peaceful uses of nuclear energy according to the yardsticks and procedures of International Atomic Energy Agency and under its supervision.
The two leaders discussed the situation in Afghanistan and called for the preservation of Afghanistan’s sovereignty and independence. They expressed their full support for the efforts aimed at helping Afghanistan to develop its infrastructure and achieve social and economic development. They supported the efforts of the people of Afghanistan to achieve stability and security, protected from exploitation by the terrorist organizations, while upholding the values and principles of the Constitution of Afghanistan.
The two leaders discussed the situation in Iraq and expressed hope that the forthcoming elections will enable the people of Iraq to realize their aspirations by achieving security and stability, strengthening territorial integrity and consolidating its national unity on the principle of equality of rights and obligations among all Iraqis irrespective of their faith and sect.
The Prime Minister of India conveyed his deep gratitude and appreciation to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques for the warm and gracious hospitality extended to him and the members of his delegation during his official visit to the Kingdom.
Signed this Sunday, February 28, 2010 (14 Rabea Alawal, 1431H) in Riyadh.
FOLLOWING IS THE TEXT OF RIYADH DECLARATION AS PRIME MINISTER MANMOHAN SINGH CONCLUDES HIS VISIT TO SAUDI ARABIA ON MONDAY (MARCH 1)
At the invitation of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Prime Minister of the Republic of India, His Excellency Dr. Manmohan Singh paid an official visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from 13-15/3/1431H corresponding to February 27 – March 1, 2010.
During the visit, the Prime Minister of India addressed the Majlis Al-Shoura, and received the Ministers of Foreign Affairs, Petroleum and Mineral Resources and Commerce and Industry. An honorary doctorate was conferred upon the Prime Minister by King Saud University.
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and the Prime Minister of India, Dr. Manmohan Singh held in depth discussions on a wide range of issues in an atmosphere of utmost warmth, cordiality, friendship and transparency. They asserted that strong bilateral ties between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Republic of India were to the benefit of their peoples and of all humanity.
The two leaders were unanimous that the visit of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud to India in 2006, and the current visit of the Prime Minister of India, Dr. Manmohan Singh to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia heralded a new era in Saudi-India relations, that is in keeping with the changing realities and unfolding opportunities of the 21st century. This would be in accordance with the civilizational, historic and cultural links which bind them and their regions.
The two leaders reviewed the status of implementation of the historic Delhi Declaration signed on 27/12/1426H corresponding to 27 January 2006, and expressed their satisfaction at the steady expansion of Saudi-India relations since the signing of the Delhi Declaration. They re-emphasized the importance of full implementation of the Delhi Declaration through exchange of visits at the ministerial, official, business, academia, media and other levels.
Keeping in view the development of relations between the two countries, and the potential for their further growth, the two leaders decided to raise their cooperation to a strategic partnership covering security, economic, defence and political areas.
The two leaders reiterated their mutual desire to develop as knowledge-based economies based on advances in the areas of information technology, space science and other frontier technologies. They welcomed the agreements signed between the two sides in the field of Research and Education, Information Technology and Services, Science and Technology, and Peaceful Uses of Outer Space.
Both leaders emphasized the importance of developing a broad-based economic partnership that reflects the ongoing transformation of their economies, and the changes such transformation are bringing about in the global economic order, including continuous coordination within the framework of the G-20 process. They welcomed the outcome of the 8th Session of the Joint Commission for Economic, Trade, Scientific, Technical and Cultural Cooperation held in Riyadh in October, 2009.
The two leaders stressed on continuing to work towards strengthening their strategic partnership by meeting the two countries' vast requirements relating to infrastructure, energy and development, by augmenting the flow of their investments into each other’s countries, and enhancing the bilateral trade in accordance with the potential and size of their economies. In this regard, the two leaders invited the private sector in the two countries and the Saudi – India Business Council to increase their efforts to take advantage of the investment opportunities provided by the two countries.
The two leaders further emphasised the importance of strengthening the strategic energy partnership based on complimentarity and interdependence, as outlined in the Delhi Declaration, including meeting India's increasing requirement of crude oil supplies, and identifying and implementing specific projects for cooperation including in the areas of new and renewable energy. India invited Saudi Arabia to participate in crude storage facilities in India. They directed the Joint Working Group on Energy to continue adopting all appropriate means to achieve the same.
The two leaders agreed on the role and importance of the youth in consolidating and strengthening the relations between their peoples, and directed the concerned authorities to prepare necessary programmes for activating this role in the framework of Memorandum of Cooperation in the educational field signed between the two countries in 2006, and also providing all necessary facilities to their students studying in both countries.
The two leaders mandated the Saudi-India Joint Commission to continue follow up of the implementation of this Declaration to build this strategic partnership.
The Prime Minister of India expressed his gratitude and appreciation for the excellent efforts made and services provided by the Saudi authorities to the Haj and Umra pilgrims from India.
The two leaders welcomed the level of existing cooperation in defence fields between the concerned authorities in the two countries, and agreed to continue strengthening this cooperation in a way that realizes their common interests.
The two leaders noted that tolerance, religious harmony and brotherhood, irrespective of faith or ethnic background, were part of the principles and values of both countries. These are the same principles advocated by the initiative of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques for dialogue among different faiths and beliefs.
The two leaders renewed condemnation of the phenomena of terrorism, extremism and violence affirming that it is global and threatens all societies and is not linked to any race, color or belief. The international community must, therefore, resolutely combat terrorism. The two sides agreed to enhance cooperation in exchange of information relating to terrorist activities, money laundering, narcotics, arms and human trafficking, and develop joint strategies to combat these threats. They welcomed the signing of the Extradition Treaty and the Agreement for Transfer of Sentenced Persons.
In the course of discussions on regional and international issues, the peace process in the Middle East was high on the agenda. The two leaders reviewed ongoing efforts and the latest developments, and expressed hope for the early resumption of the peace process in accordance with the UN Security Council Resolutions 242 and 338, and the Arab Peace Plan with a view to address all the key issues of the dispute comprehensively and within a definite timeframe leading to the establishment of a sovereign, independent, united and viable Palestinian State, in accordance with the two state solution.
The two leaders emphasized that continued building of settlements by Israel constitutes a fundamental stumbling block for the peace process.
The two leaders emphasized the importance of regional and international efforts focusing on making the Middle East and Gulf Region free of all nuclear weapons and all weapons of mass destruction.
The two leaders reiterated their support for ongoing international efforts to resolve the issues relating to Iran’s nuclear programme peacefully through dialogue and called for continuation of these efforts. They encouraged Iran to respond to those efforts in order to remove regional and international doubts about its nuclear programme, especially as these ensure the right of Iran and other countries to peaceful uses of nuclear energy according to the yardsticks and procedures of International Atomic Energy Agency and under its supervision.
The two leaders discussed the situation in Afghanistan and called for the preservation of Afghanistan’s sovereignty and independence. They expressed their full support for the efforts aimed at helping Afghanistan to develop its infrastructure and achieve social and economic development. They supported the efforts of the people of Afghanistan to achieve stability and security, protected from exploitation by the terrorist organizations, while upholding the values and principles of the Constitution of Afghanistan.
The two leaders discussed the situation in Iraq and expressed hope that the forthcoming elections will enable the people of Iraq to realize their aspirations by achieving security and stability, strengthening territorial integrity and consolidating its national unity on the principle of equality of rights and obligations among all Iraqis irrespective of their faith and sect.
The Prime Minister of India conveyed his deep gratitude and appreciation to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques for the warm and gracious hospitality extended to him and the members of his delegation during his official visit to the Kingdom.
Signed this Sunday, February 28, 2010 (14 Rabea Alawal, 1431H) in Riyadh.
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