On the auspicious occasion of the 72nd Republic Day of India, I extend my best wishes to all my fellow Indian citizens residing in the Western Region of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. India and Saudi Arabia enjoy cordial and friendly relations reflecting the centuries old economic and socio-cultural ties. In recent years, the bilateral relations have scaled new heights as evident from frequent visits and exchanges at the highest levels and setting up of Indo-Saudi Arabia Strategic Partnership Council. Saudi Arabia is India's fourth largest trade partner and bilateral trade between the two countries crossed $33 billion in 2019-20. Despite enormous challenges thrown by COVID-19, under the guidance of Dr. Ausaf Sayeed, Ambassador of India to the Kingdom and support of the government of Saudi Arabia, Consulate General of India, Jeddah, has worked sincerely and diligently to ensure delivery of best possible consular and welfare services to the Indian community living in the Western Provinces of Saudi Arabia. We express our sincere gratitude to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman, Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Salman and the government of Saudi Arabia for their support and providing a conducive environment for the Indians to live and work in the Kingdom. We thank Saudi Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Labor, Interior and the authorities of Zawazat, Tarheel and other agencies who have always provided best possible assistance to the Consulate in its efforts to ensure the welfare of Indians. I also thank my fellow Indians in Saudi Arabia for your hard work, contributing to the growth and development of both India and Saudi Arabia as well as strengthening of India-Saudi Arabia relations. We look forward to your continued support to the Consulate's activities and endeavors. Happy Republic Day, Jai Hind ! (Yumkhaibam Sabir)
