Union Minister of Coal and Mines, G. Kishan Reddy, has extended a warm invitation to the global community to invest in India’s vast and resource-rich mining industry. Addressing the Ministerial Round Table at the Future Minerals Forum 2025 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on 14 January, Reddy emphasized India’s commitment to securing critical minerals for the clean energy sector and achieving renewable energy targets.
The Ministerial Round Table, hosted by Saudi Arabia, centered on building sustainable supply chains for critical minerals and creating value-added opportunities. During his remarks, Shri Reddy highlighted India’s robust initiatives in mineral exploration and processing, underscoring the country’s immense potential for value addition in the mining supply chain. He stated, ‘Value addition in the entire supply chain is the key to greater prosperity for the people.’
On the sidelines of the forum, Reddy held discussions with Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources, Bandar bin Ibrahim Alkhorayef, focusing on enhancing bilateral trade and investment ties, particularly in the minerals sector. He also engaged with ministerial counterparts from Brazil, Italy, and Morocco, emphasizing the importance of economic and technical collaboration in mining and mineral development.
During his official visit, the Union Minister attended the inaugural function of the Future Minerals Forum at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Centre. The event featured exhibitions by partner countries and global corporations. Minister visited the India Pavilion, organized by the Ministry of Mines in partnership with Coal India, Geological Survey of India (GSI), NMDC, NALCO, and MECL, showcasing India’s rich mineral potential and technological capabilities.
The Minister also interacted with the Indian diaspora in Riyadh, acknowledging their contributions to strengthening India-Saudi Arabia ties.
