ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik on Friday held discussions with Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Nawaf bin Saeed Ahmad Al-Malkiy, on strengthening cooperation in the minerals and energy sectors, with a particular focus on Pakistan’s participation in the upcoming Future Minerals Forum in Riyadh.
According to an official statement, the minister informed the ambassador that Pakistan would actively participate in the forum later this month following an invitation from the Saudi government. He said a dedicated pavilion titled “Pakistan – The Mineral Marvel” would be set up to highlight the country’s vast geological and mineral potential before the global mining community.
The Pakistani delegation, led by Malik, will comprise representatives from 13 state-owned and private-sector mineral companies. In addition, a 90-minute Country Showcase Session will be held, featuring the petroleum minister, chief executives of participating companies, foreign investors and international experts. The session will focus on accelerating development in Pakistan’s mineral sector.
Malik noted that the pavilion would also serve as a curtain-raiser for the Pakistan Mineral Investment Forum 2026, scheduled to take place in April in Islamabad, and would be used to attract international participation for the event.
Welcoming Pakistan’s participation, Ambassador Al-Malkiy said both countries possess strong potential for cooperation in minerals and energy, expressing confidence that the Future Minerals Forum would provide an effective platform to explore collaboration opportunities.
