Indo-Saudi Relations

This refers to the Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s visit to Saudi Arabia on February 27. India is the largest democracy in the world and Saudi Arabia occupies an important place in the Islamic world.  Premiers of both the countries have good records.  India with its massive developmental schemes can get the benefit of Saudi Energy sector; in turn it can provide the educational needs of the growing Saudi Educational sector.  India with its educational advancement has caused a worry to even US President Obama. The current allocation of budget for education sector in Saudi Arabia is almost 25 per cent. The co-operation between both the countries in various sectors will bring about the required synergies.