Former Indian diplomat Zikrur Rehman says that the future of relations between India and Saudi Arabia is “very bright” as both the countries are working sincerely and seriously with better coordination. He said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visits to Saudi Arabia in 2016 and 2019 have made a meaningful effort towards strengthening bilateral relations. Such strong relations were not visible in the 80s and 90s. A lot of changes are being seen after Modi’s visit.
Many agreements between the two countries
Speaking to news agency ANI, he said that many agreements were signed between the two countries. Comprehensive Partnership Treaty and Strategic Partnership Treaty have been signed. Almost all critical and non-critical areas are covered under these treaties. Councils have been formed between the two countries which meet regularly and keep an eye on the progress in every area. What steps have been taken and what further steps need to be taken are monitored. Efforts are made to ensure that such strategic partnership is good for the stability of the region as well as the interest of both the countries.
Celebration of Indian culture in Riyadh season
Referring to Riyadh Season Festival, he said that Indian culture is being celebrated in Riyadh Season. He emphasized how culture plays an important role in bringing the two nations together. Let us tell you that India Week under Season 2024 has started in Riyadh. Indian culture, music and food are being enjoyed here. It has been organized especially for the Indian community.
Closeness comes through culture
He said that historically, culture and cultural interaction brings closeness between the two nations and once closeness comes through culture, it translates into investment and economy and then you see political ties getting stronger. Are. All three are interrelated, but the basic foundation is culture.
Extreme right-wing elements do not want peace in Israel-Palestine
The former diplomat said on the Israel-Palestine conflict that if you look at the history between the Palestinians and Israel, you will find that whenever both sides get very close to finding a solution with each other, something happens that is extreme. Right wing parties try to sabotage. All these things are happening only because of extreme right wing organizations. Because they are not interested in finding solution to any issue. This is why it has been left to boil for the last 75 years. This has nothing to do with Islam. Palestinians are Jews who live in Palestine, who do not move to Israel. One of them, a Jew, is a member of the Palestinian Parliament and does not want to go to Israel. (ANI)