Question: Name the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia who visited India recently?
(a) Adel bin Ahmed Al Jubeir
(b) Imran Khan
(c) Ata ur-Rahman
(d) Bin Ur Laden
Answer: (a)
Related Facts:
- Minister of State for Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Adel bin Ahmed Al Jubeir was on an official visit to India on 11th March, 2019.
- Saudi Arabia expressed full solidarity with India in fight against terrorism in all its forms and manifestations.
- Both countries have taken significant steps including to boost trade and investment and to achieve USD 100 billion investment from Saudi Arabia into India.
- India appreciated the gesture from Saudi side to increase the Hajj quota to 2 Lakh and Royal pardon to 850 Indian Prisoners.
- Saudi Arabia is India’s 4th largest trading partner and 2nd largest supplier of India crude oil needs.
By Siddharth
Link:
https://www.mea.gov.in/press-releases.htm?dtl/31148/Visit+of+Minister+of+State+for+Foreign+Affairs+of+Saudi+Arabia+to+India+March+11+2019
http://www.netindian.in/news/2019/03/12/00054925/saudi-minister-state-foreign-affairs-meets-modi-swaraj