As Riyadh’s diplomatic relations with Pakistan deteriorate, Manoj Naravane will be the first Indian army chief to visit Saudi Arabia.
New Delhi: Indian Army Chief General Manoj Makand left for a four-day visit to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates on Sunday.
Manoj will be the first Indian army chief to visit Saudi Arabia. He will meet with his Saudi counterpart in Riyadh, and address the Saudi National Defense College before leaving for Abu Dhabi.
In a first India’s Army Chief, Gen MM Naravane will be visiting Saudi Arabia next week. Apart from meeting military brass, he will be addressing Saudi Arabia’s National Defence University. The COAS will also be touring UAE. The 2-country trip is sure to be watched very closely
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While General Manoj is scheduled to hold talks with the civil-military leadership in both countries.
Earlier in November, India and the UAE agreed to find ways to facilitate investment to strengthen economic ties between the two countries.
India is making a fuss over an OIC movement and has called on the Indian government to end the region’s semi-autonomy.
