High-level Meetings by Minister for Energy

Pakistan discusses International Collaboration in the Minerals and Resources Sector at IMARC 2025 in Sydney, Australia.

The Federal Minister for Energy (Petroleum Division), Ali Pervaiz Malik, held a series of high-level meetings on the sidelines of the International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) 2025.

The Minister met Ms. Diana Janse, State Secretary for International Development and Cooperation of Sweden, to discuss avenues of mutual cooperation and potential investment in Pakistan’s minerals sector. Both sides expressed their intent to further deepen collaboration in the mining and resources sectors.

The Minister also held a productive meeting with Eng. Khalid Al-Mudaifer, Vice Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik appreciated the longstanding friendship and unwavering support of Saudi Arabia. He invited Saudi businessmen to invest in Pakistan.

In another engagement, Hon. Ali Pervaiz Malik met Hon. Benjamin Gallezot, Interministerial Delegate for Strategic Minerals and Metals Supply at the Prime Minister’s Office, France. Discussions focused on technological cooperation and the integration of advanced tools such as data analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) in the mining and minerals industry. Both sides agreed to explore joint initiatives aimed at promoting innovation, efficiency, and sustainability in resource development.

Ali Pervaiz Malik also invited them to participate in the upcoming Pakistan Mineral Investment Forum scheduled to be held next year.

21 October 2025

Canberra

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