'Mineral marvel' to be showcased at Riyadh forum

Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik on Friday discussed cooperation in the minerals and energy sectors with Nawaf bin Saeed Ahmad Al-Malkiy, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Pakistan, with a focus on participation in the upcoming Future Minerals Forum in Riyadh.

According to an official statement, Malik informed the ambassador that Pakistan would fully participate in the forum later this month following an invitation from the Saudi government. He said a dedicated pavilion titled "Pakistan – The Mineral Marvel" would be established to showcase the country's geological potential to the international mining community.

The Pakistani delegation, led by the petroleum minister, will include representatives from 13 state-owned and private sector mineral companies. A 90-minute Country Showcase Session will also be held at the forum, featuring Malik, chief executives of participating companies, foreign investors and international experts. The session will focus on accelerating development in the mineral sector. Malik said the pavilion would also serve as a prelude to the Pakistan Mineral Investment Forum 2026, scheduled to be held in April in Islamabad, and would be used to attract international participation for the event.

Al-Malkiy welcomed the participation in the Riyadh forum and said both countries had significant potential for cooperation in minerals and energy. He expressed confidence that the Future Minerals Forum would provide a useful platform to explore collaboration.