Riyadh: Indian Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers JP Nadda led a high-level Indian delegation to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The visit marked the beginning of a deeper economic and strategic collaboration between the two nations, with a special emphasis on fertilizer security, petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, and healthcare.
During his visit, Nadda held comprehensive discussions with Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources, Bandar bin Ibrahim Al Khorayef, in Riyadh. Both sides expressed a strong commitment to enhancing cooperation across critical sectors, notably fertilizers, petrochemicals, and pharmaceuticals.
A major highlight of the visit was the signing of long-term supply agreements between Saudi Arabia’s mining giant, Maaden, and three Indian public sector undertakings, Indian Potash Limited (IPL), KRIBHCO, and Coromandel International Ltd (CIL).
Held a productive meeting with H.E. Mr. Bandar bin Ibrahim Al Khorayef, Minister of Industry & Mineral Resources, in Riyadh. Discussed deepening collaboration in fertilizers, petrochemicals & pharma. Also witnessed signing of long-term DAP supply agreements between Maaden &… pic.twitter.com/XvHkCwc92t
— Jagat Prakash Nadda (@JPNadda) July 13, 2025
The agreement secures the supply of 3.1 million metric tones (MT) of Diammonium Phosphate (DAP) annually to India from FY 2025-26 for five years, with a provision to extend for another five years by mutual consent.
In FY 2024-25, India’s imports of DAP fertilizer from Saudi Arabia stood at 1.9 million MT, marking a 17 percent increase from the 1.6 million MT imported in FY 2023-24.
Both countries also explored collaboration in other key fertilizers, such as urea, and agreed to facilitate mutual investments. Opportunities for Indian PSUs to invest in the Saudi fertilizer sector and reciprocal Saudi investments in India were discussed. The leaders also reviewed possibilities for joint research, especially on India-specific and sustainable fertilizer solutions.
To drive this partnership forward, a joint working group has been constituted. The Indian side will be led by the Secretary (Fertilizers), while the Saudi side will be represented by the Vice Minister for Mining Affairs from the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources.
Engaged in discussions with His Royal Highness Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman Al Saud, Minister of Energy, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and co-chair of the Economy and Investment Committee of the Strategic Partnership Council between India and Saudi Arabia on ways to enhance the economic… pic.twitter.com/gYWJ7uivCF
— Jagat Prakash Nadda (@JPNadda) July 13, 2025
Further strengthening bilateral cooperation, Nadda met Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman Al Saud, Minister of Energy and co-chair of the Economy and Investment Committee under the India-Saudi Strategic Partnership Council. The meeting focused on expanding the overall economic partnership and investment links between the two countries.
Nadda met Saudi Vice Minister of Health, Abdulaziz Al-Rumaih, to discuss avenues for collaboration in medical services, pharmaceuticals, digital health solutions, and knowledge exchange.
Nadda also visited Maaden’s phosphate production facilities at Ras Al Khair, where Maaden Phosphate Chairman Hassan Al Ali received him. India is among the top destinations for Saudi fertilizer exports, with Maaden playing a central role.
