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Indian PM to embark on official tour to Belgium, U.S., Saudi Arabia

Xinhua, March 29, 2016 Adjust font size:

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to embark on a three-nation official tour to Belgium, the United States and Saudi Arabia.

"On March 30, Prime Minister will be departing for a visit to three countries," India's External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Vikas Swarup told media Monday evening.

"He will be going to Belgium. From there he will proceed to Washington, DC to participate in the nuclear security summit and on the return he will visit Saudi Arabia."

Swarup was flanked by three senior officials of the foreign ministry, who briefed media about Modi's upcoming visit to the three countries.

According to officials, Modi will first reach Brussels where he will take part in a series of activities.

Deadly terror bombings rocked Brussels last week and reports said Modi will be the first foreign dignitary on the state visit to Belgium after blasts.

From Brussels, the India prime minister will travel to the United States to attend the fourth nuclear security summit Thursday and Friday.

On his return, Modi, according to officials, will visit Saudi Arabia. Endit