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A Saudi Arabia singer sang ‘Ae Watan’ to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Jeddah on Tuesday.

Modi landed in Jeddah on Tuesday for a two-day State visit to Saudi Arabia.

Upon his arrival, the prime minister was welcomed with a ceremonial 21-gun salute and was received by the top brass.

In a special gesture of honour, Modi's aircraft was escorted by Royal Saudi Air Force fighter jets as it entered Saudi airspace.

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Modi also interacted jovially with the members of the Indian community.

He appreciated the performance of the patriotic song "Ae Watan" from the Bollywood blockbuster movie 'Raazi,' which was also sung by the members of the Indian community.

He also saw several dance performances, including Kathak, and interacted with the dancers.

Indian flags were proudly waved by the community members, who turned out in large numbers to greet Modi.

Modi’s official visit to Saudi Arabia

Modi is on an official visit to the Kingdom at the invitation of the Crown Prince and the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman.

This is PM Modi's third visit to the country, following earlier visits in 2016 and 2019.

PM Modi, along with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, will co-chair the second Leaders' Meeting of the India-Saudi Arabia Strategic Partnership Council during the visit.

In an interview with Arab News ahead of his visit to the Kingdom, Modi had praised the "limitless potential" of India's growing ties with Saudi Arabia.

"In a world full of uncertainties, our bond stands strong, as a pillar of stability," he said.

He also praised Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman's leadership, calling him "a strong advocate of our bilateral ties" and a visionary who has inspired global admiration through the reforms under Vision 2030.

Speaking about the 2.7 million strong Indian community in Saudi Arabia, PM Modi told Arab News that he is grateful to King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, "for the patronage they have provided to the Indian community in Saudi Arabia".