In a special gesture, fighter jets from Saudi Arabia escorted Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s aircraft when his special flight entered the Gulf nation’s airspace in Jeddah on Tuesday. A video released by the Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) showed the F-15 jets accompanying the Prime Minister’s plane, as he arrived for a two-day visit. The gesture is seen as deepening defence cooperation between the two countries. Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Modi said India and Saudi Arabia have a natural interest in safeguarding peace and stability in the region and the growing defence and security collaboration between the two countries is a reflection of deep mutual trust. Ahead of his arrival in Jeddah, Modi told Arab News in an interview that Saudi Arabia is “one of India’s most valued partners, a maritime neighbour, a trusted friend and a strategic ally”. “We consider Saudi Arabia as a force of positivity and stability in the region. As maritime neighbours, India and Saudi Arabia share a natural interest in safeguarding peace and stability in the region,” he said. “The growing defence and security engagement and collaboration between the two countries is a reflection of deep mutual trust,” he added. He … Continue reading Saudi Jets Escort Modi’s Plane To Jeddah Airport In Special Welcome