New Delhi, April 22 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi today left on a two-day visit to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, to attend various meetings, at the invitation of Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Mohammed bin Salman.

The PM in a post on X said, that India values its historic relations with Saudi Arabia.

"Bilateral ties have gained significant momentum in the last decade. I look forward to participating in the 2nd Meeting of the Strategic Partnership Council. I will also be interacting with the Indian community there."

In a departure statement, the PM said:

"India deeply values its long and historic ties with Saudi Arabia that have acquired strategic depth and momentum in recent years.

"Together, we have developed a mutually beneficial...