Minister Reddy to Join Global Mining Event in Riyadh
COAL & MINING

Minister Reddy to Join Global Mining Event in Riyadh

G Kishan Reddy, Coal and Mines Minister, is set to embark on a three-day official visit to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from January 14 to 16 to participate in a global mining event, according to a statement from the Ministry of Mines.

The Future Minerals Forum 2025, hosted by Saudi Arabia, will feature a ministerial round table focused on discussions around mineral supply chains and energy transitions.

During the visit, Reddy is expected to engage with mining ministers from various countries and interact with members of the Indian diaspora in Riyadh.

India holds the position of the second-largest trade partner for Saudi Arabia, while Saudi Arabia ranks as India's fourth-largest trading partner. Bilateral trade between the nations amounted to $43 billion in 2023-24, down from $53 billion in 2022-23. Additionally, over 2,700 Indian companies operate in Saudi Arabia as joint ventures or fully owned entities, with investments totalling approximately $2 billion.

G Kishan Reddy, Coal and Mines Minister, is set to embark on a three-day official visit to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from January 14 to 16 to participate in a global mining event, according to a statement from the Ministry of Mines. The Future Minerals Forum 2025, hosted by Saudi Arabia, will feature a ministerial round table focused on discussions around mineral supply chains and energy transitions. During the visit, Reddy is expected to engage with mining ministers from various countries and interact with members of the Indian diaspora in Riyadh. India holds the position of the second-largest trade partner for Saudi Arabia, while Saudi Arabia ranks as India's fourth-largest trading partner. Bilateral trade between the nations amounted to $43 billion in 2023-24, down from $53 billion in 2022-23. Additionally, over 2,700 Indian companies operate in Saudi Arabia as joint ventures or fully owned entities, with investments totalling approximately $2 billion.

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