Pakistan will showcase its mineral potential at the upcoming Future Minerals Forum (FMF) in Riyadh later this month, as part of efforts to attract foreign investment and deepen cooperation with Saudi Arabia in the minerals and energy sectors.
The development came during a meeting between Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik and Saudi Ambassador to Pakistan Nawaf bin Saeed Ahmad Al-Malkiy, where both sides discussed avenues for expanding bilateral collaboration.
The minister said Pakistan would set up a dedicated pavilion titled “Pakistan – The Mineral Marvel” at the forum to present the country’s vast geological and mineral resources to global investors.
A Pakistani delegation, led by the petroleum minister and comprising 13 state-owned and private sector mineral companies, will participate in the event.
He added that Pakistan would also host a 90-minute Country Showcase Session at FMF under the theme “Unleashing Potential: Accelerating Pakistan’s Mineral Revolution,” featuring executives from Pakistani companies, foreign investors and international experts.
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According to the minister, the pavilion will serve as a curtain-raiser for the Pakistan Mineral Investment Forum (PMIF) 2026, scheduled to be held in Islamabad in April, aimed at drawing international participation.
Ali Pervaiz Malik reaffirmed the deep-rooted Pakistan-Saudi Arabia relationship, describing it as based on shared religious, cultural and people-to-people ties, and acknowledged the leadership of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
Welcoming Pakistan’s participation, Ambassador Al-Malkiy said both countries had consistently stood by each other and possessed significant potential for cooperation in minerals and energy. He expressed confidence that the Future Minerals Forum would provide an effective platform to expand bilateral collaboration.
Both sides reiterated their commitment to strengthening economic ties and enhancing cooperation for mutual growth and development.
