RIYADH: Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef held bilateral meetings with several international ministers to enhance cooperation and develop mutual investments on the sidelines of the fifth Future Minerals Forum in Riyadh.

The forum drew participation from more than 100 countries, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Friday.

In his meeting with Sudanese Minister of Minerals Nour Al-Daem Taha, both sides reaffirmed strong bilateral relations and discussed joint opportunities in mineral exploration and resource management.

A similar focus on advancing cooperation and developing joint investments was central to Alkhorayef’s meeting with Mauritanian Minister of Mines and Industry Thiam Tidjani, the SPA reported.

Discussions highlighted a shared commitment to strengthening the mining sector between the two nations through strategic partnerships and resource development.