Published: game. 17 2022 November, 18: 25
Saudi Arabia on Thursday announced exemption for Indian citizens from presenting a police certificate (CCP) to download a visa to Saudi Arabia.
The Saudi embassy in New Delhi tweeted on its official account and said the CCP would no longer be a requirement for Indian citizens, and the resolution was made as part of the two countries’ efforts to improve their relations.
“Given the strong relations and strategic partnership between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Republic of India, the Kingdom has to exempt Indian citizens from presenting a police certificate (PC),” the Saudi embassy in New Delhi wrote.
The statement issued Thursday said: “The CCP will no longer be required for Indian citizens to download a visa to travel to Saudi Arabia. The resolution was taken as part of the two countries’ efforts to further strengthen their relations. The Embassy appreciates the contribution of more than two million Indian citizens living in peace in the Kingdom. “
Relations between India and Saudi Arabia have strengthened significantly in recent years, in the fields of politics, security, energy, trade, investment, health, food security, culture and defense.
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