RIYADH: Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef has met with France’s Interministerial Delegate for Strategic Minerals and Metals Supplies Benjamin Gallezot to discuss strengthening the strategic partnership between the two countries in the mining and minerals sector.
The two sides affirmed the strength of bilateral relations and explored opportunities for cooperation in mineral exploration, mining investment, and the localization of mineral industries.
They also discussed ways to leverage advanced technologies and innovative solutions to improve sector efficiency and enhance sustainability, as well as the importance of integrating value chains for strategic minerals.
The meeting was held in Istanbul on the sidelines of the Critical Minerals Forum, organized on April 28 and 29 by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development.
The forum was attended by government and industry leaders, as well as international organizations, to discuss challenges and opportunities related to critical minerals supply chains.
