Modi speaks to Saudi King, exchange views on global hurdles following Covid

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephonic conversation on Wednesday with King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi ArabiaArabiaArabia and the two leaders exchanged views on the global challenges following the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Prime Minister's Office said Modi expressed his appreciation for the leadership provided by Saudi Arabia during its ongoing presidency of the G20 grouping.

He also expressed "special thanks" to King Salman for the support provided to Indian expatriates by the Saudi authorities during the pandemic.