RIYADH (Dunya News) - Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik has emphasised that Pakistan possesses vast and diverse mineral potential, offering significant opportunities for global partnerships.
He was speaking at a ministerial panel titled "Dawn of a Global Cause: The Role of Governments in Driving Mineral Supply" at the Future Minerals Forum in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
The ministerial panel was moderated by Ms Eleni Giokos, Anchor and Correspondent, CNN.
The panel acknowledged Pakistan's growing prominence, recognizing it as an emerging and attractive mineral destination.
CNN Anchor Ms Eleni Giokos remarked that, due to the immense potential Pakistan holds, the world appears to be knocking at Pakistan's door to secure minerals.
On the sidelines of Future Minerals Forum, the Federal Minister held a series of high-level bilateral meetings.
These included a meeting with Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman Al-Saud, Minister of Energy of Saudi Arabia, during which both sides discussed ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation across the energy sector.
Ali Pervaiz Malik also had a meeting with Engineer Khalid Al-Falih, Minister of Investment of Saudi Arabia, to discuss enhancing investment flows and facilitating partnerships in Pakistan's energy and minerals sectors.
He also met with Jassim Alshirawi, Secretary General, International Energy Forum, Sami Takaluoma, CEO, Metso Corporation, the Chairman of Delta Oil, Badr Al-Aiban, and Engineer Saad Alkhalb, CEO, Saudi EXIM Bank.
During these interactions, prospects of mutual cooperation came under discussion.
The minister formally invited global stakeholders to participate in the Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum, scheduled to be held in April this year.
In addition, the federal minister attended the FMF Ministerial Roundtable titled "Dawn of a Global Cause: Minerals for a New Era of Development," which brought together representatives from one hundred governments.
Pakistan's presence at FMF was further strengthened through the Pakistan Pavilion, titled "Pakistan - The Mineral Marvel."
Pakistan also hosted a 90-minute country showcase session on its mineral resources, which drew a packed audience.
During the session, Ali Pervaiz Malik emphasized that Reko Diq is not merely a project but a benchmark that will set new standards for mining, noting that the theme of the Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum this year will be "Beyond Reko Diq."