The President said the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and India have been enjoying friendly relations. "However, these bilateral ties have to accomplish more heights by strengthening further cooperation in various fields, especially in trade and investment. The economies of the two countries are complementary to each other. Moreover, the rapid Indian economic growth will generate new avenues of important and crucial partnerships in several sectors including energy, infrastructure, industry, information technology, science and technology. We need to accomplish strategic partnership in the field of energy and develop long-term partnership through joint projects in fields of gas and energy. We welcome Saudi investments in the Indian economy and we look forward to a new era of cooperation forthe benefit of the two countries. "India is ready to share its experiences in science; information technology and vital technology; primary health care and higher education. It is also possible to promote cooperation in the field of saline water conversion technology with the use of solar energy which is more economical than the traditional methods, " the President said.--MORE 11 40 Local Time 08 40 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/321356