Saudi Singer Hashim Abbas Sings ‘Aye Watan Watan Mere Azad Rahe Tu’ As Indian Diaspora Gathers Ahead Of PM Modi’s Arrival in Jeddah (VIDEO)

Jeddah: Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarked on a two-day visit to Saudi Arabia's Jeddah beginning Tuesday, April 22. A wave of excitement and pride has swept through the Indian diaspora in Saudi Arabia.

Ahead of PM Modi's arrival in Jeddah, Saudi singer Hashim Abbas sang ‘Aye Watan Watan Mere Azad Rahe Tu' from the Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal-starrer movie Raazi.

Hashim Abbas singing Bollywood Song:

Notably, the Indian community in Jeddah is one of the largest expatriate populations in Saudi Arabia. The community is celebrating the occasion with cultural events, performances, and heartfelt enthusiasm. From young children to senior professionals, everyone is expressing joy and pride over the Prime Minister's visit.

Speaking to IANS, Mridula, who has been residing in Jeddah for the last 15 years, expressed her excitement: "We are super excited! The Indian diaspora has organised a grand gathering to welcome PM Modi. My daughter is participating in the cultural performances. If I get a chance to speak to him, I would tell him how much we admire his leadership. He is like a lion - bold, decisive, and inspiring."

The visit, at the invitation of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, is expected to mark a new chapter in the strategic partnership between India and Saudi Arabia. According to reports, at least six memoranda of understanding (MoUs) are scheduled to be signed.

Earlier in the day, in a special diplomatic gesture Saudi Arabian fighter jets escorted PM Modi's aircraft as it entered the kingdom’s airspace, marking a ceremonial start to his two-day official visit to Saudi Arabia.

This visit, made at the invitation of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, is Modi’s third as PM and the first by an Indian leader to Jeddah in four decades.