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"The meeting also addressed the concerns of both sides
regarding visas, labour issues and community welfare matters,"
Mukherjee said.
Both sides also agreed to set up a monitoring mechanism
that would report to the respective co-chairs every six months
on the progress in implementation of the recommendations made
during the meeting.
Alireza said at the meeting that relations between the
kingdom and India would reach new heights in economy and
trade.
"The two countries share common goals towards the
development of economy and trade, as a result we could see
remarkable developments in bilateral relations in the relevant
sectors," he said.
Responding to the Saudi minister's remarks, Mukherjee
praised the endeavours of the Saudi government in supporting
India at all international forums, including the G-20.
"We share identical views on the themes of the G-20,
including the ongoing deliberations on climate change and look
forward to continued cooperation from Saudi Arabia," he said.
On the sidelines of the meeting of the Joint Commission
which was set up in 1983, Mukherjee had an audience with King
Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz Al-Saud and discussed key bilateral,
regional and international issues. He also met Saudi Foreign
Minister Saud Al-Faisal and Saudi Finance Minister Ibrahim
Al-Assaf. (More) PTI