C20 Group Submits Final Statement to G20 Summit

Prince Abdul Aziz bin Salman, the Saudi energy minister. (File/AFP)
Prince Abdul Aziz bin Salman, the Saudi energy minister. (File/AFP)
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C20 Group Submits Final Statement to G20 Summit

Prince Abdul Aziz bin Salman, the Saudi energy minister. (File/AFP)
Prince Abdul Aziz bin Salman, the Saudi energy minister. (File/AFP)

Saudi Minister of Human Resources and Social Development Ahmed Al-Rajhi received the closing statement of the civil society engagement group for the G20 countries on behalf of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz.

The C20 group wrapped up on Saturday the work of this year's civil society summit chaired by Saudi Arabia, which was held virtually during the past four days, with the presence of more than 20,000 participants from 109 countries around the world.

The summit’s agenda had 65 discussion sessions and workshops, in which the more than 380 speakers included representatives of the governments of twenty countries, international civil society organizations, and specialized international organizations, as well as experts and decision-makers.

Prince Abdul Aziz bin Salman, the minister of energy, participated in a special dialogue on the future of green energy.

A number of representatives of the Saudi presidency of the G20 countries also took part in the summit, including Fahd Al-Mubarak, minister of state.

"We won’t be part of the problem, nor part of the solution. Our goal is to be pioneering in finding solutions," Prince Abdul Aziz bin Salman said.

He affirmed that the Kingdom has been tirelessly pushing towards an international commitment to endorse the Circular Carbon Economy in efforts for a sustainable and clean environment.



Alkhorayef Highlights Opportunities for Russian-Saudi Industrial Collaboration

Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef speaks at the Russian-Saudi Dialogue Forum on Monday. (SPA)
Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef speaks at the Russian-Saudi Dialogue Forum on Monday. (SPA)
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Alkhorayef Highlights Opportunities for Russian-Saudi Industrial Collaboration

Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef speaks at the Russian-Saudi Dialogue Forum on Monday. (SPA)
Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef speaks at the Russian-Saudi Dialogue Forum on Monday. (SPA)

Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef emphasized on Monday the enduring strength of economic ties between Saudi Arabia and Russia.

Speaking at the Russian-Saudi Dialogue Forum, held as part of INNOPROM 2025 in Yekaterinburg, he stressed the importance of Saudi Arabia’s mining sector as a vital enabler for economic diversification as part of the Kingdom’s objectives under Saudi Vision 2030.

Underscoring the Kingdom’s vast mineral resources, he highlighted its strategic geographic location as a global trade hub that connects three continents, offering promising opportunities for international investors.

Alkhorayef praised the outcomes of the Saudi-Russian Joint Committee, emphasizing its role in identifying investment opportunities across key sectors and enhancing knowledge exchange between the two countries.

The minister called on forum participants to continue strengthening cooperation and creating tangible projects that support the sustainable growth of both Saudi Arabia and Russia. He also extended an open invitation to Russian counterparts to visit the Kingdom, explore its diverse investment prospects, and experience its rich cultural heritage, noting that Saudi nationals have been showing increasing interest in travel to Russia.

Alkhorayef praised the longstanding relationship between Saudi Arabia and Russia that has spanned over 100 years, creating a foundation to advance joint initiatives in industry, mining, technology, and global trade.

Saudi Arabia and Russia’s economic relations have already witnessed monumental growth in recent years, particularly in the fields of industry, mining, petrochemicals, and advanced manufacturing. Bilateral non-oil trade increased from $491 million in 2016 to $3.28 billion in 2024, reflecting a growing partnership between the two countries.

Alkhorayef is currently leading a high-level Saudi delegation to Russia, accompanied by senior officials from 18 government entities and more than 20 leading national companies representing priority sectors including industrial services, technology, manufacturing, machinery, mining, industrial automation, energy, tourism, and culture.