Piyush Goyal, India's Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, recently met with Bandar bin Ibrahim Alkhorayef, Saudi Arabia's Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources, on February 3, 2025.

This meeting aimed to enhance trade and investment ties between the two nations. Goyal emphasized the importance of deepening economic partnerships and collaborations across various sectors during their discussions.

The meeting is part of broader efforts to strengthen India-Saudi Arabia relations, which have seen significant growth in recent years. For instance, trade between the two countries reached a record high of USD 52.75 billion in the fiscal year 2022-23.

Goyal's engagement with Saudi officials is indicative of India's strategic interest in bolstering economic ties with one of its key partners in the Middle East.

ANI