المملكة: After intense activity… Al-Kharif concludes his participation in the Saint Petersburg International Forum
Conclude Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar bin Ibrahim Al-Kharif, his participation within the Kingdom’s official delegation in Saint Petersburg International Economic Forum 2026 (SPIEF) in the Russian Federation, as part of the Kingdom’s efforts to enhance its presence in international economic forums, expand strategic partnerships in the industrial and mining sectors, and review the investment opportunities and capabilities offered to global investors.
Al-Khorayef participated in a number of dialogue sessions and specialized events held within the work of the forum, including a session entitled "Rare earth elements and strategy: sovereignty and international cooperation in the field of rare earth elements and critical minerals"
He also participated in an interactive session with a group of young people, students and entrepreneurs organized by the Saint Petersburg International Economic Forum Academy.
A series of bilateral meetings
The Minister of Industry held a series of bilateral meetings with a number of officials in the government and private sectors, which included a meeting with the Minister of Economic Development of the Russian Federation Maxim Reshetnikov, and a meeting with the CEO of the Russian Direct Investment Fund Kirill Dmitriev.
In addition to a meeting with the Chairman of the Board of Directors and CEO of the Sistema Group. Investment, during which ways were discussed to enhance economic cooperation, develop joint investments, and enable the private sector to benefit from mutual opportunities in the promising industrial and mining sectors.
Within the framework of the program of field visits accompanying the participation, Al-Khorayef visited the Russian Geological Karpinsky Institute, and was briefed on the latest practices and techniques used in the fields of geological mapping and mineral exploration.
He also visited the Engineering Center Kronstadt, and was briefed on advanced engineering techniques and solutions, and discussed opportunities to exchange experiences and transfer knowledge in the industrial and technical fields. Of common interest.
Signing a strategic cooperation document
The fall witnessed the signing ceremony of a strategic cooperation document between the Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones. "Cities" And the Department of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Development in the Moscow City Government, which aims to enhance cooperation and exchange experiences in the fields of innovation, entrepreneurship and the development of industrial environments supportive of investment.
The participation of the Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources in the twenty-ninth session of the Saint Petersburg International Economic 2026, which was held during the period from June 3 to 6, is an extension of the Kingdom’s efforts to build effective international partnerships in the industrial and mining sectors, attract quality investments, and transfer knowledge and advanced technologies, in a way that supports the goals of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030, and consolidates the Kingdom’s position as a global industrial and mining center.
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