Pakistan Welcomes Global Investors with Full Government Support: Ali Pervaiz Malik

Riyadh: Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik represented Pakistan at the prestigious Future Minerals Forum (FMF) in Riyadh, showcasing the country’s vast mineral wealth and investment opportunities to global stakeholders.
On the sidelines of the forum, Minister Malik held crucial bilateral meetings with key Saudi leadership including HRH Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman Al-Saud, Saudi Minister of Energy, where both sides discussed petroleum supply, renewable energy, and bilateral cooperation. He also met with Engr. Khalid Al-Falih, Minister of Investment, focusing on enhancing investment flows in Pakistan’s energy and minerals sectors.
Additional meetings included discussions with Saudi EXIM Bank CEO, Metso Corporation CEO, Delta Oil Chairman, and International Energy Forum Secretary General.
Minister Malik participated in a high-profile panel titled “Dawn of a Global Cause: The Role of Governments in Driving Mineral Supply,” moderated by CNN’s Eleni Giokos, alongside ministers from Saudi Arabia, Morocco, Mauritania, Chile, and Canada.
During the discussion, Minister Malik highlighted that the Government of Pakistan is actively reducing systemic friction by simplifying the regulatory environment and harmonizing the mineral sector framework. He emphasized Pakistan’s vast and diverse mineral potential, offering significant opportunities for global partnerships.
CNN moderator Eleni Giokos remarked that due to the immense potential Pakistan holds, the world appears to be “knocking at Pakistan’s door to secure minerals,” reflecting increasing international interest.
The Federal Minister formally invited global stakeholders to participate in the Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum, scheduled for April 2026, positioning it as a key platform for investment and collaboration.
Pakistan’s presence at FMF was strengthened through the Pakistan Pavilion titled “Pakistan – The Mineral Marvel,” featuring live demonstrations of the National Minerals Data Center (NMDC), 3D geological modeling, high-resolution GIS mapping, and real-time data visualization.
Pakistan also hosted a packed 90-minute country showcase session where Minister Malik stated that Pakistan is open for business and the Government stands firmly behind investors. He emphasized that Reko Diq is not merely a project but a benchmark setting new standards for mining, noting the Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum theme will be “Beyond Reko Diq.”
Pakistan’s active engagement at the Future Minerals Forum reaffirmed the government’s commitment to responsible mineral development, global cooperation, and investment-led growth.