Saudi Gazette report

NEW DELHI — Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef met with Indian Minister of Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy in New Delhi to discuss advancing Saudi-Indian cooperation in the mining and minerals sector.

The discussions centered on exploring horizons of a strategic partnership and joint initiatives in mining, as well as mutual opportunities for prospecting critical minerals.

The ministers discussed means of exchanging knowledge and expertise in sustainable mining practices, as well as smart solutions for mining operations and mine management.

Additionally, the meeting addressed the enhancement of collaboration in developing human resources for the mining sector, facilitating the transfer of technology and innovation between the two countries, and leveraging advanced Indian solutions in mineral exploration. They discussed fostering joint efforts in geological survey programs.

The ministers emphasized the importance of collaboration among universities, scientific research institutions, and specialized companies in both nations to develop new technologies aimed at improving the efficiency of mining operations and achieving environmental sustainability.

Saudi Local Content and Government Procurement Authority (LCGPA) Chief Executive Abdulrahman Al Samari; Industrial Center Chief Executive Saleh Al Solami; and Saudi embassy Chargé d'Affaires Jadi bin Naif Alraqaas attended the meeting.