Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik met with H.E. Nawaf bin Saeed Ahmad Al-Malkiy, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Pakistan, to discuss enhanced bilateral cooperation in the minerals and energy sectors and other matters of mutual interest. The talks underscored shared priorities and the potential for expanded economic engagement centred on Pakistan minerals.
The Federal Minister conveyed his deep regard for Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and emphasised that Pakistan and Saudi Arabia enjoy deeply rooted ties based on religion, culture and strong people-to-people links. He noted that the historic relationship is broadening each year across multiple sectors, including minerals and energy.
At the Ambassador’s invitation, Pakistan confirmed full participation in the upcoming Future Minerals Forum (FMF) in Riyadh later this month. Pakistan will present a dedicated pavilion titled ‘Pakistan – The Mineral Marvel’ to highlight Pakistan minerals and showcase the country’s geological potential to the global mineral community. The delegation will be led by the Federal Minister and include representatives from thirteen Pakistani state-owned and private sector mineral companies. The Ministry of Energy, Petroleum Division together with Pakistan Petroleum Limited will coordinate the pavilion setup and all related activities at FMF 2026.
A 90-minute country showcase session at FMF will feature the Federal Minister, CEOs of state-owned and private companies, foreign investors and international subject-matter experts, focusing on ‘Unleashing Potential: Accelerating Pakistan’s Mineral Revolution’. The pavilion aims to welcome global mining stakeholders and act as a prelude to the Pakistan Mineral Investment Forum (PMIF) 2026, scheduled for April in Islamabad, helping to attract international participation for the upcoming forum.
Ambassador Nawaf bin Saeed Ahmad Al-Malkiy warmly welcomed Pakistan’s participation and reiterated that Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have always stood by each other, reflecting the strength of their longstanding brotherly relations. He highlighted the significant potential for cooperation in minerals and energy and expressed confidence that the Future Minerals Forum will serve as an effective platform to expand collaboration between the two countries.
Both sides reiterated their commitment to further strengthen bilateral ties and enhance cooperation for mutual economic growth and development, with a shared focus on unlocking the promise of Pakistan minerals for national and regional benefit.
