BRUSSELS — Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef held two bilateral meetings with European Commissioner for the Mediterranean Dubravka Šuica and European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security Maroš Šefčovič at the headquarters of the European Union (EU) in Brussels.During the meetings, they discussed cooperation between the two sides to strengthen the Kingdom's position as a pivotal partner in advancing economic security and integrating global supply chains, ensuring the smooth flow of international trade and securing supplies of critical minerals worldwide.During his meeting with the European commissioner for the Mediterranean, the minister explored ways to strengthen bilateral economic cooperation and broaden the horizons of partnership between the Kingdom and the EU. He affirmed the Kingdom's support for regional and global economic security and its commitment to enhancing coordination on issues of mutual interest, thereby reinforcing economic stability and resilience amid global changes and transformations.In his meeting with Maroš Šefčovič, Alkhorayef discussed prospects for trade, strengthening global supply chain security, securing supplies of critical minerals, exploring opportunities to integrate industrial value chains between the Kingdom and European Union countries, and expanding joint investments in priority sectors.The two meetings fall within the framework of the minister’s visit to Belgium that aims to exchange expertise, enhance cooperation with European countries in advanced industries, and attract high-quality investments to the Kingdom in support of the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030.