Riyadh, KSA: -Federal
Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik is in Riyadh leading Pakistani
delegation at the Future Minerals Forum (FMF) 2026, hosted by the Ministry of
Industry and Mineral Resources of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
On the sidelines of the Forum, Ali
Pervaiz Malik held a meeting with H.E. Bandar Ibrahim Al-Khorayef, Saudi
Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources. Discussions focused on
strengthening bilateral cooperation in the mining and minerals sector, exploring
joint investment opportunities, and enhancing collaboration across the mineral
value chain.
The Saudi Minister appreciated
Pakistan’s participation in the Forum, noting that global focus has
increasingly shifted toward mining and critical minerals. He highlighted the
vast potential for Pakistan–Saudi cooperation in the minerals sector and assured
that Saudi Arabia’s knowledge resources and technical expertise would be
available to support Pakistan's mineral sector. He also underscored Pakistan’s
young and dynamic workforce as a key asset.
Federal Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik
reiterated the strong brotherly relations between the two countries and
emphasized Pakistan’s commitment to deepening cooperation. He shared that the
Geological Survey of Pakistan is working to collaborate with the Saudi
Geological Survey, and highlighted the immense mineral potential of the Tethyan
Belt, of which Reko Diq is only a small part. He further noted that fertilizer
production and medical equipment manufacturing also offer promising avenues for
joint ventures.
The Pakistani delegation comprises
senior policymakers, heads of state-owned enterprises, private sector
representatives, and leading mining sector stakeholders, including PPL, OGDCL,
Mari Energies, GHPL, FWO, PMDC, Saindak Metals, and Balochistan-based mineral
companies, along with specialized service providers.
Pakistan’s participation at FMF 2026
is being organized by Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) in collaboration with
the Ministry of Energy (Petroleum Division). Under the theme “Mineral Marvel –
Unleashing Pakistan’s Mineral Revolution,” the Pakistan Pavilion showcases the
country’s rich geology, flagship mining projects, and investment opportunities.
H.E. Nawaf bin Saeed Ahmad Al-Malkiy,
Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Pakistan, welcomed the Pakistani
delegation and extended full support for Pakistan’s participation. He commended
the leadership of Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Federal Minister
Ali Pervaiz Malik, noting that Pakistan’s presence at FMF 2026 would further
strengthen the longstanding brotherly relations between the two countries.
During his visit to the Pavilion,
H.E. Bandar Ibrahim Al-Khorayef appreciated the Pakistani team’s efforts,
particularly the Pavilion’s distinctive design and strong visual impact