JEDDAH — The centuries-old historic ties and strategic partnership between Saudi Arabia and India had been showcased with splendor and enthusiasm at a vibrant ceremony commemorating India’s 77th Republic Day celebrations in Jeddah on Monday night.
The occasion was graced by Director Normal of the Ministry of Overseas Affairs within the Makkah Area Fareed bin Saad Al-Shehri because the Chief Visitor, whereas Govt Director Normal of Jeddah Islamic Port Capt. Salim Ali Al-Mihwari attended because the Visitor of Honor. The reception was hosted by Indian Consul Normal Fahad Ahmed Khan Suri and his partner Fahmina Khatoon on the Park Hyatt Lodge.
Consuls Normal from practically 40 international locations joined the festivities, alongside diplomats from a number of nations. Indian Consulate officers, neighborhood leaders, media professionals, senior executives, and outstanding enterprise leaders from the western area of Saudi Arabia had been additionally in attendance. In a significant departure from custom, the Consul Normal and the Chief Visitor collectively led a symbolic ceremony of watering vegetation as a substitute of the customary cake-cutting, reaffirming their shared dedication to sustainability and the safety of the planet.
Addressing the gathering, Indian Consul Normal Suri underscored the elevated strategic partnership and strong people-to-people ties binding the 2 nice nations. “This night provides a chance to mirror on the steadily increasing Saudi-India partnership, based on belief, shared strategic pursuits, and deepening cooperation throughout a number of sectors. The way forward for India–Saudi Arabia relations rests on stable foundations of robust political will, increasing financial complementarities, and deep-rooted people-to-people ties,” he stated, emphasizing that “our partnership is properly positioned to scale new heights.”
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The Consul Normal reiterated that financial engagement stays the cornerstone of bilateral relations between India and Saudi Arabia. He highlighted the proactive position performed by the Consulate Normal in strengthening ties on the regional stage. “Over the previous yr, the Consulate has actively deepened engagement throughout the western area, holding conferences with emirs, governors, mayors, senior officers, and enterprise leaders to open new avenues of cooperation in commerce, funding, tradition, neighborhood welfare, and different areas of mutual curiosity. We look ahead to broader collaboration to attain a long-lasting financial partnership, cultural diplomacy, and enhanced people-to-people relations,” he added.
The night was enlivened by mesmerizing Indian cultural performances. Indian college students offered classical dance varieties Bharatanatyam and Kathak, choreographed by Pushpa Suresh, adopted by a soulful musical efficiency by Shifana Shaji and her workforce. The occasion additionally featured a particular screening of the acclaimed Indian movie Tantra.
Earlier within the day, Consul Normal Suri unfurled the Indian Nationwide Flag at celebrations held on the premises of the Consulate Normal of India, with enthusiastic participation from members of the Indian neighborhood throughout the western area of Saudi Arabia. Patriotic cultural performances by college students of the Worldwide Indian College, Jeddah, captivated the viewers. The celebrations concluded with a particular exhibition of Indian delicacies organized by the Indian neighborhood, showcasing the range and richness of India’s culinary heritage.
