Pakistan, KSA explore expanded cooperation in mineral sector
MG News | January 13, 2026 at 05:13 PM GMT+05:00
January 13, 2026 (MLN): Pakistan and Saudi Arabia are set to deepen
their economic and industrial collaboration in the mining and minerals sector,
with both countries exploring joint investment opportunities and initiatives
across the mineral value chain.
The discussions took place on the sidelines of the Future
Minerals Forum (FMF) 2026 in Riyadh, highlighting the growing global focus on
mining and critical minerals, APP reported.
Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik, leading
Pakistan’s delegation, met with Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral
Resources Bandar Ibrahim Al-Khorayef to discuss avenues for enhanced
cooperation.
The Federal Minister emphasized Pakistan’s commitment to
strengthening bilateral ties, citing collaboration between the Geological
Survey of Pakistan and the Saudi Geological Survey.
He also highlighted the vast mineral potential of the
Tethyan Belt, including Reko Diq, and noted opportunities in fertilizer
production and medical equipment manufacturing.
Minister Al-Khorayef welcomed Pakistan’s participation at
FMF 2026, highlighting the Kingdom’s technical expertise and support, and
praised Pakistan’s young and dynamic workforce as a key asset.
The Pakistani delegation includes senior policymakers,
state-owned enterprises, private sector representatives, and major mining
stakeholders such as PPL, OGDCL, Mari Energies, GHPL, FWO, PMDC, Saindak
Metals, and Balochistan-based mineral companies, along with specialized service
providers.
Pakistan’s participation, organized by Pakistan Petroleum
Limited in collaboration with the Ministry of Energy (Petroleum Division),
showcases the country’s rich geology, flagship mining projects, and investment
opportunities under the theme “Mineral Marvel Unleashing Pakistan’s Mineral
Revolution.”
Ambassador Nawaf bin Saeed Ahmad Al-Malkiy welcomed the
delegation, commending the leadership of Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif
and Federal Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik, and reaffirmed Saudi Arabia’s support
to further strengthen the longstanding brotherly relations.
During his visit to the Pakistan Pavilion, Minister Bandar
Ibrahim Al-Khorayef praised its distinctive design and strong visual impact
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