Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare and Chemicals and Fertilizers, J. P. Nadda and Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources, Bandar bin Ibrahim Al Khorayef witnessed the signing of long-term agreements between Maaden and Indian companies - IPL, KRIBHCO, and CIL for supply of overall enhanced 3.1 million MT of Diammonium Phosphate (DAP) fertilizer per annum for five years from 2025-26 onwards with further extension of five years with mutual consent in Riyadh.

Nadda visited Dammam and Riyadh from 11-13 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 and Ministry of External Affairs.

Nadda held discussions with the Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources, Bandar bin Ibrahim Al Khorayef in Riyadh on mechanisms to strengthen partnership in fertilizers, petrochemicals, and pharmaceutical sectors. 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.

Discussions were also held on facilitating mutual investments, with a focus on exploring opportunities for Indian Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) to invest in the Saudi fertilizer sector, and reciprocally, Saudi investments in India. Additionally, the leaders deliberated on avenues for collaborative research, especially in developing India-specific customized and alternative fertilizers to enhance agricultural productivity and sustainability.

In addition, a joint team has been set-up led by Secretary (Fertilizer) on the Indian side and Vice Minister for Mining Affairs in the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources on the Saudi side to explore long term collaboration in this sector.

Nadda also held a bilateral meeting with 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 partnership between the two countries. He also hosted a lunch in honor of the Union Minister.

Nadda along with the accompanying delegation visited Maaden facilities at Ras Al Khair and had a tour of the Phosphate production plant. They were received by Hassan Al Ali, Chairman, Maaden Phosphate and other senior officials of Maaden. India is a key export destination for fertilizers from Saudi Arabia, and Maaden is the leading company in this sector in the Kingdom.

Supply of an overall enhanced 3.1 mn MT of Diammonium Phosphate fertilizer per annum for five years from 2025-26 onwards with further extension of five years with mutual consent.