JP Nadda, visited Dammam and Riyadh from 11th-13th July 2025. His visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia was focused on enhancing bilateral cooperation with India in the field of Chemicals and Fertilizers. He led a high-level delegation which included the Secretary and other senior officials from the Department of Fertilizers & Ministry of External Affairs.
JP Nadda held discussions today with the Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources, His Excellency Mr. Bandar bin Ibrahim Al Khorayef in Riyadh on mechanisms to strengthen partnership in fertilizers, petrochemicals, and pharmaceutical sectors.
The two Ministers also witnessed the signing of Long-Term Agreements between Maaden and Indian companies- viz, IPL, KRIBHCO and CIL for supply of overall enhanced 3.1 million metric ton of Diammonium Phosphate (DAP) fertilizer per annum for five years from 2025-26 onwards with further extension of five years with mutual consent. Both sides underscored their commitment to broadening the scope of bilateral relations to include other key fertilizers such as Urea along with DAP aiming to further ensure India’s fertilizer security.