Islamabad (TDI): Pakistan and Indonesia have agreed to explore enhanced cooperation in the strategic minerals, mining, and exploration sectors as part of broader efforts to deepen bilateral ties and unlock new avenues for economic collaboration.
Pakistan’s Petroleum Minister, Ali Pervaiz Malik, met the Ambassador of Indonesia to Pakistan on Thursday, to discuss prospects for cooperation, with a particular focus on minerals, exploration, and energy.
The meeting underscored the shared interest of both countries in leveraging their respective strengths to pursue mutually beneficial partnerships.
Welcoming the Indonesian envoy, Chandra Warsenanto Sukotjo, Minister Malik highlighted the longstanding and friendly relations between Pakistan and Indonesia, noting Indonesia’s significant role in the Muslim world and its growing importance as a regional economic power.
He reiterated Pakistan’s desire to further strengthen bilateral engagement across multiple sectors, including energy, minerals, and investment.
The Indonesian Ambassador expressed keen interest in Pakistan’s mineral sector, emphasizing Indonesia’s expertise and experience in exploration and mining activities.
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He noted that Indonesia’s state-owned energy company, Pertamina, has extensive experience in exploration and resource development, and suggested that both countries could explore avenues for collaboration in exploration projects as well as mining ventures.
He added that such cooperation could help strengthen industrial linkages and promote technology and knowledge sharing.
Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik welcomed Indonesia’s interest and assured the ambassador of full support from the Government of Pakistan.
He highlighted that Pakistan’s mineral and exploration sector holds vast untapped potential, offering significant opportunities for foreign investment and joint ventures.
The minister encouraged Indonesian companies to partner with Pakistani firms to develop projects that could contribute to economic growth, job creation, and sustainable resource development.
During the meeting, the Pakistani minister also extended a formal invitation to the Indonesian side to participate in the Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum (PMIF) 2026.
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He informed the ambassador that PMIF 2026 is planned as a significantly larger and more comprehensive event, aimed at showcasing Pakistan’s mineral potential to international investors.
The minister expressed Pakistan’s desire to see strong participation from Indonesian companies, particularly those with expertise in mining, exploration, and downstream processing.
Both sides agreed to maintain close engagement and continue exploring concrete opportunities for cooperation in the minerals, exploration, and energy sectors.
They emphasized that enhanced collaboration in these areas would not only support economic development but also further strengthen the already cordial and growing relationship between Pakistan and Indonesia.
