Summary:
It is reliably learnt that the report from KSA is against the visit, citing certain laws on seeking assistance from that country. "All such visits are not just cleared at the level of the minister of external affairs, but at the level of Prime Minister. Thomas is also scheduled to visit the Netherlands.Meanwhile, clearance has been accorded to chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan alone who is visiting UAE from October 18 to 21. He is being accompanied by industries and general administration secretary K Ellangovan. The clearance for Saudi Arabia will mostly be ruled out..