World News | MoS Muraleedharan Meets Representatives of Yoga, Cultural Associations in Riyadh
Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs V Muraleedharan on Tuesday met representatives of yoga and cultural associations in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Riyadh [Saudi Arabia], May 2 (ANI): Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs V Muraleedharan on Tuesday met representatives of yoga and cultural associations in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
"Continuing my interactions with Indian community, happy to have met representatives of Yoga & cultural associations in Riyadh," MoS Muraleedharan tweeted on Tuesday.
"Yoga has grown in popularity & pleased to hear how extensively they are being practised in Saudi Arabia," Muraleedharan wrote.
Muraleedharan on Monday reached Riyadh on a four-day visit to Saudi Arabia.
Also Read | Muslim Mayor From New Jersey Mohamed Khairullah Blocked From White House Eid-al-Fitr Celebration.
The MoS on Tuesday said the Indian community volunteers in Saudi Arabia are strong pillars of strength for the Indian Embassy, providing much-needed supportive roles to Indians including in jail, deportation and death cases.
"Had an opportunity to meet some of them in Riyadh. Appreciate their immaculate service," Muraleedharan tweeted.
The MoS External Affairs on Tuesday also interacted with office bearers of various Indian state associations of Riyadh.
"Held a frank discussion on various matters concerning the Indian community in Saudi Arabia," he tweeted.
"Glad to arrive at beautiful Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on an official visit. The visit is significant as it comes immediately after my trip to Jeddah last week to oversee #OperationKaveri, to which Saudi has been extending an outstanding support," Muraleedharan said in a tweet.
"Look forward to my interactions with Saudi dignitaries, businesses and wider Indian community in Riyadh and Dammam, Saudi Arabia," he added.
During the visit, Muraleedharan will meet his counterpart minister and interact with the Indian community in Saudi Arabia. (ANI)
(The above story is verified and authored by ANI staff, ANI is South Asia's leading multimedia news agency with over 100 bureaus in India, South Asia and across the globe. ANI brings the latest news on Politics and Current Affairs in India & around the World, Sports, Health, Fitness, Entertainment, & News. The views appearing in the above post do not reflect the opinions of LatestLY)