<span style="color: #222222;">Prime Minister Narendra Modi yesterday met Minister of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud. The meeting reviewed progress on various ongoing bilateral initiatives, including those taken under the aegis of the Strategic Partnership Council established between both countries. </span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">Mr Modi expressed India's keenness to see greater investment from Saudi Arabia, including in key sectors like energy, IT and defence manufacturing. The meeting also allowed exchange of perspectives on regional developments, including the situation in Afghanistan.<br />''</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">The Prime Minister conveyed his special thanks and appreciation to Saudi Arabia for looking after the welfare of the Indian diaspora during the COVID-19 pandemic. Mr Modi also conveyed his warm greetings and regards to the King and the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia. </span>