Pakistan invites China to mineral investment forum

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik and Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong on Wednesday reaffirmed the enduring strength of Pakistan-China relations and discussed avenues to enhance cooperation in the energy and mineral sectors.

In their meeting at the Chinese Embassy in Islamabad, both sides focused on mutual support, economic collaboration, and a shared vision for regional stability and prosperity, according to a news release.

Ali Pervaiz Malik extended a formal invitation for the upcoming Pakistan Mineral Investment Forum (PMIF) 2026.

He emphasised that the mining sector is a priority area for Pakistan and represents a significant opportunity for deepening bilateral cooperation.

Welcoming the invitation, Ambassador Jiang Zaidong assured Pakistan of China’s active participation.

“We will encourage the heads of our relevant institutions to participate in the Pakistan Mineral Investment Forum,” the Ambassador said.

He highlighted that mining is a key area for China-Pakistan collaboration and noted the strong existing presence of Chinese companies in Pakistan’s petroleum and mineral sectors.

Chinese companies including, MCC and CNOC, are working in this sector in Pakistan, and China hopes to expand this partnership, he said. The Saindak and Siadak Mining projects are key Chinese projects in Pakistan’s mineral sector.

The Minister expressed Pakistan’s profound appreciation for China’s steadfast support during a difficult economic phase.

He reiterated Pakistan’s firm and principled stance alongside its Chinese brothers, affirming Pakistan’s full support for China’s sovereignty and regional stability.

Ambassador Jiang commended Pakistan’s ongoing reform agenda, calling it a positive step toward sustainable development. “We are committed to supporting Pakistan’s development and will continue to facilitate the economic progress of the people of Pakistan through our cooperation,” he added.

Both sides reiterated their commitment to transforming the all-weather strategic partnership into greater investment and shared prosperity, with a particular focus on the promising mining and energy sectors.