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The two parties now desiring to strengthen and further develop the established relationship have signed a Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Tourism, Government of the Republic of India and the Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for strengthening cooperation in the field of Tourism.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Saudi Arabia is one of the potential tourist generating market for India from the Middle East. 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