Jeddah: India has signed a bilateral
agreement with Saudi Arabia for Haj 2027, confirming the country's pilgrimage
quota at 1,75,025. The agreement was signed in Jeddah on November 9 following a
meeting between Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju and Saudi Arabia's
Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Dr Tawfiq bin Fawzan Al-Rabiah.
Rijiju was on an official visit to Saudi
Arabia from November 6 to 9, accompanied by a delegation including the Joint
Secretary (Haj) of the Ministry of Minority Affairs and the CEO of the Haj
Committee of India. During the bilateral meeting at the Jeddah Superdome, the
two ministers reviewed preparations for Haj 2027 and discussed ways to improve
coordination and logistical support for Indian pilgrims, reaffirming their
commitment to a safe, smooth and comfortable pilgrimage.
The Indian minister appreciated Saudi
Arabia's role in the successful conduct of Haj 2026 and assured the Saudi side
of India's full cooperation for the next pilgrimage season. Earlier, on November
8, Rijiju attended the inauguration of the sixth Hajj Conference and Exhibition
and participated in a ministerial conference chaired by Al-Rabiah.
During his visit, Rijiju attended the Noor-e-Diwali celebration at India House in Jeddah, where he interacted with members of the Indian community and acknowledged the diaspora's contribution to strengthening relations between the two countries. He also chaired a review meeting with officials from the Consulate General of India, the Ministry of Minority Affairs and the Haj Committee of India to assess preparations for the 2027 pilgrimage.
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