ENA Global 2025-01-16 14:14:55 <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>New Delhi, Jan 16 (KNN)</strong> Union Minister for Coal and Mines G Kishan Reddy extended an invitation to the global community to invest in India's mining sector during his official visit to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The Minister emphasised that value addition throughout the supply chain is crucial for enhancing public prosperity, according to a statement released by the mines ministry on Wednesday.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Participating in the ministerial roundtable at the Future Minerals Forum 2025 in Riyadh on Tuesday, Reddy engaged in discussions focused on developing critical mineral supply chains and value-creation opportunities. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">During the forum, he underscored India's commitment to securing critical minerals essential for expanding clean energy systems to achieve the country's renewable energy objectives.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">On the forum's sidelines, Reddy held bilateral talks with Saudi Arabia's Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources, Bandar bin Ibrahim Alkhorayef, where they explored opportunities to strengthen trade and investment ties between the two nations. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The discussions reflected both countries' interest in deepening their economic partnership.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The minister's diplomatic engagements extended to separate meetings with his counterparts from Brazil, Italy, and Morocco, during which he emphasised the significance of fostering economic and technical cooperation, particularly in the minerals sector. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Following these diplomatic discussions, Reddy spent time interacting with members of the local Indian diaspora, reinforcing connections with the Indian community in Saudi Arabia.</span></p> <p><em><strong><span style="font-size:14px">(KNN Bureau)</span></strong></em><br /> </p> 40669 https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/global/mines-minister-invites-global-investments-in-mining-sector-at-future-minerals-forum-2025 2025-01-16 14:14:55 knnindia.co.in