Riyadh (TDI): Pakistan’s Petroleum Minister, Ali Pervaiz Malik, has reaffirmed the country’s commitment to becoming a major global mineral destination, stating that the country is open for business and ready to provide full government support to investors.
He made these remarks while representing Pakistan at the prestigious Future Minerals Forum (FMF) held in Riyadh, where he highlighted Pakistan’s vast and largely untapped mineral potential.
During the forum, Ali Pervaiz Malik participated in high-level discussions and ministerial panels aimed at shaping the future of global mineral supply chains.
On the sidelines, he held a series of important bilateral meetings, including talks with Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Energy, Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman Al-Saud.
The two leaders discussed strengthening bilateral cooperation across the energy spectrum, covering petroleum supply, renewable energy, energy efficiency, and new investment opportunities.
The federal minister also met Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Investment, Engr. Khalid Al-Falih, focusing on enhancing investment flows and facilitating partnerships in Pakistan’s energy and mineral sectors.
Additional meetings were held with key international stakeholders, including the Secretary General of the International Energy Forum, executives from Metso Corporation, Saudi EXIM Bank, Delta Oil, and other prominent global energy and mining leaders.
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These engagements explored avenues for mutual cooperation and long-term collaboration. Ali Pervaiz Malik was a key speaker on a ministerial panel titled “Dawn of a Global Cause: The Role of Governments in Driving Mineral Supply,” moderated by CNN anchor Eleni Giokos.
Addressing an international audience, he emphasized that Pakistan is actively reducing systemic bottlenecks by simplifying regulations and harmonizing its mineral sector framework.
He noted that Pakistan’s diverse mineral resources present significant opportunities for global partnerships. Panelists and moderators acknowledged Pakistan’s rising profile, with Eleni Giokos remarking that the world appears to be “knocking at Pakistan’s door” to secure critical minerals.
The minister formally invited global stakeholders to participate in the Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum scheduled for April 2026, describing it as a flagship platform for investment, collaboration, and policy dialogue.
Pakistan’s presence at FMF was further strengthened through its pavilion, “Pakistan – The Mineral Marvel,” which showcased cutting-edge digital tools, including live demonstrations of the National Minerals Data Center, 3D geological modeling, GIS mapping, and real-time data visualization of mineral-rich regions.
In a well-attended country showcase session, Ali Pervaiz Malik outlined Pakistan’s strategic vision for critical minerals, stressing that projects like Reko Diq would serve as global benchmarks.
He said the upcoming investment forum would focus on the theme “Beyond Reko Diq,” signaling Pakistan’s ambition to lead responsibly in meeting future global mineral demand.
Pakistan’s active participation at FMF underscored its commitment to responsible development, international cooperation, and investor-friendly growth, positioning the country as a reliable partner in the global minerals economy.
