Pakistan’s Energy Minister, Ali Pervaiz Malik, has launched a significant diplomatic and economic effort to attract global capital into the nation’s mineral sector, holding a series of high-level discussions with top officials from Saudi Arabia, Sweden, and France during the International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) 2025, according to official information today.
In a key engagement, Minister Malik met with Eng. Khalid Al-Mudaifer, the Vice Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources of Saudi Arabia. While acknowledging the kingdom”s unwavering support, he extended a formal invitation for Saudi businesses to explore investment opportunities within Pakistan”s resource-rich landscape.
Further discussions were held with Ms. Diana Janse, Sweden’s State Secretary for International Development and Cooperation, focusing on avenues for mutual collaboration and potential investment. Both officials expressed a shared intent to deepen ties in the mining and resources industries.
A separate dialogue with Hon. Benjamin Gallezot, France”s Interministerial Delegate for Strategic Minerals, centered on technological advancements. The conversation highlighted the integration of advanced tools like data analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the mining sector, with both parties agreeing to explore joint initiatives for innovation and sustainability.
To build on these talks, Mr. Malik invited all international counterparts to participate in the upcoming Pakistan Mineral Investment Forum, which is scheduled to be held next year.
On the sidelines of the conference, the energy minister also connected with the Pakistani business community at the Consulate General of Pakistan in Sydney. Accompanied by High Commissioner Irfan Shaukat and Consul General Qamar Zaman, he praised the vital economic role of overseas Pakistanis.
The minister underscored the government”s ongoing reforms designed to improve the ease of doing business and attract foreign capital. He briefed the diaspora entrepreneurs on the emerging potential in mining, critical minerals, and renewable energy, encouraging them to pursue new ventures in these fields.
In response, members of the business community praised the administration”s efforts to foster sustainable economic growth and reaffirmed their commitment to contributing to national development through investment and strategic partnerships.
Later, Naveed Naqvi, the World Bank”s Operation Manager for the Pacific Region, called on the minister. Mr. Malik apprised him of Pakistan’s reform agenda, which has led to economic stabilization and an improved credit rating for the country.