Kiren Rijiju Meets Saudi Hajj Minister In Jeddah, Finalises India Haj 2027 Quota & Reviews Arrangements
Riyadh, Nov 9: Union Minister of Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju and Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Hajj and Umrah Tawfiq bin Fawzan Al-Rabiah signed the Bilateral Haj Agreement for Haj 2027, securing a quota of 175,025 pilgrims for India, the Consulate General of India in Jeddah said. “Strengthening India-Saudi Arabia cooperation for Haj 2027! Hon’ble Union Minister of Minority Affairs Shri Kiren…
Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju met Saudi Hajj Minister Tawfiq bin Fawzan Al-Rabiah in Jeddah to finalize India's quota for Haj 2027 and discuss arrangements for the pilgrimage. The pair signed the Bilateral Haj Agreement, agreeing to a quota of 175,025 pilgrims for India. During the meeting, they also reviewed preparations for Haj 2027, discussed key operational priorities, and aimed to ensure a safe, smooth, and well-organized pilgrimage for Indian participants.
Rijiju arrived in Jeddah to attend the 6th Haj Conference and Exhibition 2027, where he expressed gratitude for Saudi Arabia's commitment to the welfare of Haj pilgrims and reaffirmed the strong India-Saudi partnership.
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