ISLAMABAD: A high-level Saudi delegation led by Deputy Minister for Mining Abdulrahman Al-Belushi met with Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Petroleum, Ali Pervaiz Malik, to explore avenues for enhanced collaboration in the energy and minerals sectors. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2025, highlighting growing bilateral ties and mutual investment interest.
Minister Malik highlighted Pakistan’s immense potential in oil, gas, and mineral resources, reaffirming the government’s commitment to fostering a foreign investor-friendly environment. “We are focused on building an investor-conducive ecosystem, ensuring ease of doing business and long-term returns,” he stated.
The Saudi Deputy Minister praised the successful hosting of the Minerals Investment Forum and suggested it become an annual feature—an idea to which Malik responded affirmatively, confirming Pakistan’s plans to institutionalize the event.
CEO of the Saudi Geological Survey, Abdullah Al Shamrani, extended an invitation to the Geological Survey of Pakistan for a visit to Saudi Arabia to promote knowledge exchange and technological collaboration.
The meeting also explored joint ventures, technology transfer, and capacity-building initiatives aimed at sustainable development and efficient resource utilization.
Minister Malik expressed Pakistan’s appreciation for Saudi Arabia’s consistent support and reiterated the country’s desire to deepen economic cooperation. “Saudi Arabia is a trusted partner, and we are committed to expanding our collaboration in strategic sectors like energy and mining,” he added.
