JP Nadda meets Saudi-India Business Council Chief

JP Nadda meets Saudi-India Business Council Chief

NEW DELHI [Maha Media]: Union Health Minister and BJP National President JP Nadda engaged with the Chairman of the Saudi-India Business Council, Abdulaziz Al Qahtani, along with the business community in Dammam in the country's Eastern Province, with discussions on the expansion of the economic partnership between India and Saudi Arabia.

In a post on X, Nadda stated that he had a "fruitful meeting" with Al Qahtani and held an in-depth discussion on the growing economic partnership and increasing collaboration between companies from both nations.

The Union Minister also highlighted the vast investment opportunities in India across sectors such as fertilisers, chemicals, and pharmaceuticals, encouraging Saudi businesses to participate actively in India's growth journey.

"Had a fruitful meeting with Mr. Abdulaziz Al Qahtani, Chairman of the Saudi-India Business Council, and engaged with key members of the vibrant business community in Dammam, Eastern Province. We had in-depth discussions on the growing economic partnership between India and Saudi Arabia, and the increasing collaboration between companies from both nations. Highlighted the vast investment opportunities available across diverse sectors in India--including fertilisers, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and more--and encouraged Saudi businesses to actively participate in India's growth journey," Nadda stated in the post.

Nadda is currently on an official visit to the Kingdom and is accompanied by senior officers and representatives of a number of fertiliser companies.

"Hon'ble Minister of Chemicals & Fertilisers and Health & Family Welfare, Shri JP Nadda, arrived in Saudi Arabia on an official visit. He was received at the King Fahad International Airport, Dammam, by Ambassador Dr Suhel Ajaz Khan. Hon'ble Minister is accompanied by senior officers and representatives of a number of fertiliser companies," the Embassy of India in Riyadh stated in a post on X.

According to the Ministry of External Affairs, in Economic Cooperation, India is the second-largest trade partner of Saudi Arabia, whereas Saudi Arabia is the fourth-largest trading partner of India.
 

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