Jeddah, Nov. 9 -- Union Minister for Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju attended the inaugural ceremony of the sixth Hajj Conference and Exhibition in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, reaffirming India's commitment to the welfare of pilgrims and the smooth conduct of Hajj 2027.

"Strengthening the India-Saudi Arabia partnership with a shared commitment to the welfare of pilgrims and the successful conduct of Hajj 2027," Rijiju said in a post on X.

Accompanied by Consul General of India in Jeddah Fahad Suri and Joint Secretary (Hajj) Mohd Afzal, the minister also participated in an official meeting of heads of delegation on Sunday. The meeting was chaired by Saudi Arabia's Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Dr Tawfiq bin Fawzan Al Rabiah.

According to the Indi...