Jagat Prakash Nadda, India’s Union Minister for Health, Family Welfare, Chemicals and Fertilisers, has reaffirmed India’s commitment to deepening bilateral collaboration with Saudi Arabia in the fertiliser, petrochemical, and pharmaceutical sectors.
Nadda made the remarks following the conclusion of a three-day official visit to the Kingdom, which included key engagements in Dammam and Riyadh, and marked significant progress in securing India’s long-term fertiliser needs.
ANI, a partner of TV BRICS reported the visit.
During a meeting in Riyadh with Bandar Ibrahim Alkhorayef, Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources, both ministers discussed enhancing cooperation in fertilisers and related industries. They reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening supply chains and advancing mutual investments in the chemical sector.
A major highlight of the visit was the signing of long-term agreements for the annual supply of 3.1 million metric tonnes of diammonium phosphate (DAP) fertiliser to India, starting from the 2025–26 fiscal year. The agreements also include provisions for a five-year extension by mutual consent.
These supply arrangements are expected to significantly enhance India’s fertiliser security and support increased agricultural productivity.
Earlier in the visit, the Indian delegation toured phosphate production facilities in Ras Al-Khair, gaining firsthand insight into Saudi Arabia’s fertiliser manufacturing capacity. Nadda noted that the trip also allowed for engagement with local leadership and industry experts on production and export processes.
India is currently one of the primary destinations for Saudi fertiliser exports. In the 2024–25 fiscal year, India imported 1.9 million metric tonnes of DAP fertiliser from Saudi Arabia—an increase of 17% compared to the previous year.
The newly signed agreements are projected to increase import volumes further starting in the 2025–26 fiscal year, consolidating India’s strategic efforts to ensure stable, long-term fertiliser supplies.
