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Government of India
* * * * *
Prime Minister's Office
RIYADH DECLARATION
A New Era of Strategic Partnership
New Delhi: March 1, 2010.
At the invitation of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King
Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Prime Minister of the Republic of
India, His Excellency Dr. Manmohan Singh paid an official visit to the
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from 13-15/3/1431H corresponding to February
27 – March 1, 2010.
During the visit, the Prime Minister of India addressed the Majlis
Al-Shoura, and received the Ministers of Foreign Affairs, Petroleum
and Mineral Resources and Commerce and Industry. An honorary doctorate
was conferred upon the Prime Minister by King Saud University.
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al
Saud and the Prime Minister of India, Dr. Manmohan Singh held in depth
discussions on a wide range of issues in an atmosphere of utmost
warmth, cordiality, friendship and transparency. They asserted that
strong bilateral ties between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the
Republic of India were to the benefit of their peoples and of all
humanity.
The two leaders were unanimous that the visit of the Custodian of the
Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud to India in 2006,
and the current visit of the Prime Minister of India, Dr. Manmohan
Singh to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia heralded a new era in Saudi-India
relations, that is in keeping with the changing realities and
unfolding opportunities of the 21st century. This would be in
accordance with the civilizational, historic and cultural links which
bind them and their regions.
The two leaders reviewed the status of implementation of the historic
Delhi Declaration signed on 27/12/1426H corresponding to 27 January
2006, and expressed their satisfaction at the steady expansion of
Saudi-India relations since the signing of the Delhi Declaration. They
re-emphasized the importance of full implementation of the Delhi
Declaration through exchange of visits at the ministerial, official,
business, academia, media and other levels.
Keeping in view the development of relations between the two
countries, and the potential for their further growth, the two leaders
decided to raise their cooperation to a strategic partnership covering
security, economic, defence and political areas.
The two leaders reiterated their mutual desire to develop as
knowledge-based economies based on advances in the areas of
information technology, space science and other frontier technologies.
They welcomed the agreements signed between the two sides in the field
of Research and Education, Information Technology and Services,
Science and Technology, and Peaceful Uses of Outer Space.
Both leaders emphasized the importance of developing a broad-based
economic partnership that reflects the ongoing transformation of their
economies, and the changes such transformation are bringing about in
the global economic order, including continuous coordination within
the framework of the G-20 process. They welcomed the outcome of the
8th Session of the Joint Commission for Economic, Trade, Scientific,
Technical and Cultural Cooperation held in Riyadh in October, 2009.
The two leaders stressed on continuing to work towards strengthening
their strategic partnership by meeting the two countries' vast
requirements relating to infrastructure, energy and development, by
augmenting the flow of their investments into each other's countries,
and enhancing the bilateral trade in accordance with the potential and
size of their economies. In this regard, the two leaders invited the
private sector in the two countries and the Saudi – India Business
Council to increase their efforts to take advantage of the investment
opportunities provided by the two countries.
The two leaders further emphasised the importance of strengthening the
strategic energy partnership based on complimentarity and
interdependence, as outlined in the Delhi Declaration, including
meeting India's increasing requirement of crude oil supplies, and
identifying and implementing specific projects for cooperation
including in the areas of new and renewable energy. India invited
Saudi Arabia to participate in crude storage facilities in India. They
directed the Joint Working Group on Energy to continue adopting all
appropriate means to achieve the same.
The two leaders agreed on the role and importance of the youth in
consolidating and strengthening the relations between their peoples,
and directed the concerned authorities to prepare necessary programmes
for activating this role in the framework of Memorandum of Cooperation
in the educational field signed between the two countries in 2006, and
also providing all necessary facilities to their students studying in
both countries.
The two leaders mandated the Saudi-India Joint Commission to continue
follow up of the implementation of this Declaration to build this
strategic partnership.
The Prime Minister of India expressed his gratitude and appreciation
for the excellent efforts made and services provided by the Saudi
authorities to the Haj and Umra pilgrims from India.
The two leaders welcomed the level of existing cooperation in defence
fields between the concerned authorities in the two countries, and
agreed to continue strengthening this cooperation in a way that
realizes their common interests.
The two leaders noted that tolerance, religious harmony and
brotherhood, irrespective of faith or ethnic background, were part of
the principles and values of both countries. These are the same
principles advocated by the initiative of the Custodian of the Two
Holy Mosques for dialogue among different faiths and beliefs.
The two leaders renewed condemnation of the phenomena of terrorism,
extremism and violence affirming that it is global and threatens all
societies and is not linked to any race, color or belief. The
international community must, therefore, resolutely combat terrorism.
The two sides agreed to enhance cooperation in exchange of information
relating to terrorist activities, money laundering, narcotics, arms
and human trafficking, and develop joint strategies to combat these
threats. They welcomed the signing of the Extradition Treaty and the
Agreement for Transfer of Sentenced Persons.
In the course of discussions on regional and international issues, the
peace process in the Middle East was high on the agenda. The two
leaders reviewed ongoing efforts and the latest developments, and
expressed hope for the early resumption of the peace process in
accordance with the UN Security Council Resolutions 242 and 338, and
the Arab Peace Plan with a view to address all the key issues of the
dispute comprehensively and within a definite timeframe leading to the
establishment of a sovereign, independent, united and viable
Palestinian State, in accordance with the two state solution.
The two leaders emphasized that continued building of settlements by
Israel constitutes a fundamental stumbling block for the peace
process.
The two leaders emphasized the importance of regional and
international efforts focusing on making the Middle East and Gulf
Region free of all nuclear weapons and all weapons of mass
destruction.
The two leaders reiterated their support for ongoing international
efforts to resolve the issues relating to Iran's nuclear programme
peacefully through dialogue and called for continuation of these
efforts. They encouraged Iran to respond to those efforts in order to
remove regional and international doubts about its nuclear programme,
especially as these ensure the right of Iran and other countries to
peaceful uses of nuclear energy according to the yardsticks and
procedures of International Atomic Energy Agency and under its
supervision.
The two leaders discussed the situation in Afghanistan and called for
the preservation of Afghanistan's sovereignty and independence. They
expressed their full support for the efforts aimed at helping
Afghanistan to develop its infrastructure and achieve social and
economic development. They supported the efforts of the people of
Afghanistan to achieve stability and security, protected from
exploitation by the terrorist organizations, while upholding the
values and principles of the Constitution of Afghanistan.
The two leaders discussed the situation in Iraq and expressed hope
that the forthcoming elections will enable the people of Iraq to
realize their aspirations by achieving security and stability,
strengthening territorial integrity and consolidating its national
unity on the principle of equality of rights and obligations among all
Iraqis irrespective of their faith and sect.
The Prime Minister of India conveyed his deep gratitude and
appreciation to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques for the warm and
gracious hospitality extended to him and the members of his delegation
during his official visit to the Kingdom.
Signed this Sunday, February 28, 2010 (14 Rabea Alawal, 1431H) in Riyadh.
sh/dk/kol/13:26 hrs.
From: Press Information Bureau Ministry of I&B <pib.kolkata@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, Mar 1, 2010 at 1:28 PM
Subject: Release.........pt1
Press Information Bureau
Government of India
* * * * *
Prime Minister's Office
RIYADH DECLARATION
A New Era of Strategic Partnership
New Delhi: March 1, 2010.
At the invitation of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King
Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Prime Minister of the Republic of
India, His Excellency Dr. Manmohan Singh paid an official visit to the
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from 13-15/3/1431H corresponding to February
27 – March 1, 2010.
During the visit, the Prime Minister of India addressed the Majlis
Al-Shoura, and received the Ministers of Foreign Affairs, Petroleum
and Mineral Resources and Commerce and Industry. An honorary doctorate
was conferred upon the Prime Minister by King Saud University.
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al
Saud and the Prime Minister of India, Dr. Manmohan Singh held in depth
discussions on a wide range of issues in an atmosphere of utmost
warmth, cordiality, friendship and transparency. They asserted that
strong bilateral ties between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the
Republic of India were to the benefit of their peoples and of all
humanity.
The two leaders were unanimous that the visit of the Custodian of the
Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud to India in 2006,
and the current visit of the Prime Minister of India, Dr. Manmohan
Singh to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia heralded a new era in Saudi-India
relations, that is in keeping with the changing realities and
unfolding opportunities of the 21st century. This would be in
accordance with the civilizational, historic and cultural links which
bind them and their regions.
The two leaders reviewed the status of implementation of the historic
Delhi Declaration signed on 27/12/1426H corresponding to 27 January
2006, and expressed their satisfaction at the steady expansion of
Saudi-India relations since the signing of the Delhi Declaration. They
re-emphasized the importance of full implementation of the Delhi
Declaration through exchange of visits at the ministerial, official,
business, academia, media and other levels.
Keeping in view the development of relations between the two
countries, and the potential for their further growth, the two leaders
decided to raise their cooperation to a strategic partnership covering
security, economic, defence and political areas.
The two leaders reiterated their mutual desire to develop as
knowledge-based economies based on advances in the areas of
information technology, space science and other frontier technologies.
They welcomed the agreements signed between the two sides in the field
of Research and Education, Information Technology and Services,
Science and Technology, and Peaceful Uses of Outer Space.
Both leaders emphasized the importance of developing a broad-based
economic partnership that reflects the ongoing transformation of their
economies, and the changes such transformation are bringing about in
the global economic order, including continuous coordination within
the framework of the G-20 process. They welcomed the outcome of the
8th Session of the Joint Commission for Economic, Trade, Scientific,
Technical and Cultural Cooperation held in Riyadh in October, 2009.
The two leaders stressed on continuing to work towards strengthening
their strategic partnership by meeting the two countries' vast
requirements relating to infrastructure, energy and development, by
augmenting the flow of their investments into each other's countries,
and enhancing the bilateral trade in accordance with the potential and
size of their economies. In this regard, the two leaders invited the
private sector in the two countries and the Saudi – India Business
Council to increase their efforts to take advantage of the investment
opportunities provided by the two countries.
The two leaders further emphasised the importance of strengthening the
strategic energy partnership based on complimentarity and
interdependence, as outlined in the Delhi Declaration, including
meeting India's increasing requirement of crude oil supplies, and
identifying and implementing specific projects for cooperation
including in the areas of new and renewable energy. India invited
Saudi Arabia to participate in crude storage facilities in India. They
directed the Joint Working Group on Energy to continue adopting all
appropriate means to achieve the same.
The two leaders agreed on the role and importance of the youth in
consolidating and strengthening the relations between their peoples,
and directed the concerned authorities to prepare necessary programmes
for activating this role in the framework of Memorandum of Cooperation
in the educational field signed between the two countries in 2006, and
also providing all necessary facilities to their students studying in
both countries.
The two leaders mandated the Saudi-India Joint Commission to continue
follow up of the implementation of this Declaration to build this
strategic partnership.
The Prime Minister of India expressed his gratitude and appreciation
for the excellent efforts made and services provided by the Saudi
authorities to the Haj and Umra pilgrims from India.
The two leaders welcomed the level of existing cooperation in defence
fields between the concerned authorities in the two countries, and
agreed to continue strengthening this cooperation in a way that
realizes their common interests.
The two leaders noted that tolerance, religious harmony and
brotherhood, irrespective of faith or ethnic background, were part of
the principles and values of both countries. These are the same
principles advocated by the initiative of the Custodian of the Two
Holy Mosques for dialogue among different faiths and beliefs.
The two leaders renewed condemnation of the phenomena of terrorism,
extremism and violence affirming that it is global and threatens all
societies and is not linked to any race, color or belief. The
international community must, therefore, resolutely combat terrorism.
The two sides agreed to enhance cooperation in exchange of information
relating to terrorist activities, money laundering, narcotics, arms
and human trafficking, and develop joint strategies to combat these
threats. They welcomed the signing of the Extradition Treaty and the
Agreement for Transfer of Sentenced Persons.
In the course of discussions on regional and international issues, the
peace process in the Middle East was high on the agenda. The two
leaders reviewed ongoing efforts and the latest developments, and
expressed hope for the early resumption of the peace process in
accordance with the UN Security Council Resolutions 242 and 338, and
the Arab Peace Plan with a view to address all the key issues of the
dispute comprehensively and within a definite timeframe leading to the
establishment of a sovereign, independent, united and viable
Palestinian State, in accordance with the two state solution.
The two leaders emphasized that continued building of settlements by
Israel constitutes a fundamental stumbling block for the peace
process.
The two leaders emphasized the importance of regional and
international efforts focusing on making the Middle East and Gulf
Region free of all nuclear weapons and all weapons of mass
destruction.
The two leaders reiterated their support for ongoing international
efforts to resolve the issues relating to Iran's nuclear programme
peacefully through dialogue and called for continuation of these
efforts. They encouraged Iran to respond to those efforts in order to
remove regional and international doubts about its nuclear programme,
especially as these ensure the right of Iran and other countries to
peaceful uses of nuclear energy according to the yardsticks and
procedures of International Atomic Energy Agency and under its
supervision.
The two leaders discussed the situation in Afghanistan and called for
the preservation of Afghanistan's sovereignty and independence. They
expressed their full support for the efforts aimed at helping
Afghanistan to develop its infrastructure and achieve social and
economic development. They supported the efforts of the people of
Afghanistan to achieve stability and security, protected from
exploitation by the terrorist organizations, while upholding the
values and principles of the Constitution of Afghanistan.
The two leaders discussed the situation in Iraq and expressed hope
that the forthcoming elections will enable the people of Iraq to
realize their aspirations by achieving security and stability,
strengthening territorial integrity and consolidating its national
unity on the principle of equality of rights and obligations among all
Iraqis irrespective of their faith and sect.
The Prime Minister of India conveyed his deep gratitude and
appreciation to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques for the warm and
gracious hospitality extended to him and the members of his delegation
during his official visit to the Kingdom.
Signed this Sunday, February 28, 2010 (14 Rabea Alawal, 1431H) in Riyadh.
sh/dk/kol/13:26 hrs.
--
Palash Biswas
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