New Delhi, June 23 : External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj held a meeting over the upcoming Haj pilgrimage and promised to bring improvement in facilities for the pilgrims.

She also said that she would request Saudi Arabia to withdraw 20 per cent cut in India's quota for the annual pilgrimage.

Swaraj further said that accommodation for pilgrims is a major issue and added that there was a need to think about a long-term solution to the issue. (ANI)