Saudi Crown Prince Visits India to Strengthen Economic Ties and Infrastructure Projects

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman visited India and met with leaders to discuss economic ties and new infrastructure projects.
India announced details on the new Middle East-South Asia corridor, saying it will include train links to India for transporting goods.
The corridor is seen as a response to China's Belt and Road initiative and will connect ports, railways, roads and energy infrastructure.
India and Saudi Arabia agreed to explore trading in local currencies and speed up free trade negotiations.
The two nations signed agreements on energy cooperation, investments and defence manufacturing during the prince's visit.

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Saudi Crown Prince Visits India to Strengthen Economic Ties and Infrastructure Projects

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman visited India and met with leaders to discuss economic ties and new infrastructure projects.
India announced details on the new Middle East-South Asia corridor, saying it will include train links to India for transporting goods.
The corridor is seen as a response to China's Belt and Road initiative and will connect ports, railways, roads and energy infrastructure.
India and Saudi Arabia agreed to explore trading in local currencies and speed up free trade negotiations.
The two nations signed agreements on energy cooperation, investments and defence manufacturing during the prince's visit.