New Delhi, April 20 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi will pay a two-day visit to Saudi Arabia beginning Tuesday with focus on further expanding bilateral cooperation in several key areas including energy, trade and defence.

A number of agreements will be inked between the two sides following talks between Modi and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud.

The visit will be hosted in the city of Jeddah, where Prime Minister Modi's engagements will include a ceremonial welcome by the Crown Prince. Additionally, the two leaders will co-chair the second meeting of the Strategic Partnership Council, aimed at building on the already strong bilateral relationship.

The visit will provide an opportunity to build on the already strong strateg...