Top Indian Officials Attend Saudi National Day Event At Embassy

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, along with NSA Ajit Doval and Minority Affairs Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi attended Saudi Arabia National Day event on September 23 at the Saudi Embassy. The event comes into light as it is rare for both Foreign Minister and NSA to attend a diplomatic event together. Saudi Ambassador Dr. Saud Al-Sati said, "The kingdom values India as a “close friend and an important strategic partner.”