Saudi oil rivalry with IranSaudi Arabia currently supplies about 20 percent of India's crude oil and wants to definitively push aside arch-rival Iran as a source. The crown prince is on a three-country Asian tour as the kingdom seeks to recover its reputation after last year's murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Prince Mohammed was treated to a colourful welcome, including Punjabi drumming, at the airport with Modi before the two leaders sped off in a convoy. The crown prince and the prime minister will lead bilateral talks Wednesday, before they are due to issue a statement and announce agreements. Prince Mohammed is to leave India late Wednesday and is expected to spend two days in China.

Source: Dhaka Tribune February 19, 2019 22:18 UTC