Pakistan has expanded its international engagement to attract investment in its minerals and mining sectors, turning to Germany for bilateral cooperation after similar talks with the US and France. The initiative aims to bring in technology, expertise, and long-term partnerships to unlock Pakistan’s resource potential.
Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik met with German Ambassador H.E. Ms. Ina Lepel at the Ministry of Energy in Islamabad on Tuesday to discuss opportunities for collaboration in mining, minerals, and energy. Ambassador Lepel highlighted Pakistan’s vast potential in natural resources and cited the Reko Diq copper and gold project in Balochistan as a key example of attracting international investment. She also suggested technical collaboration between the Geological Survey of Pakistan and Germany’s Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources (BGR).
Minister Malik outlined Pakistan’s vision for sustainable, mechanised mining practices, calling Reko Diq a benchmark for large-scale responsible mining. He announced that the next Pakistan Mineral Investment Forum would showcase even greater opportunities for global investors. Talks also covered energy cooperation, including refinery upgrades and decarbonisation initiatives aligned with Germany’s green policies.
Earlier this year, Pakistan signed a $500 million MoU with the US for critical minerals cooperation and exported its first batch of rare earth elements to the US. Discussions with France also explored joint ventures in exploration, processing, and value addition in the minerals supply chain. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening Pakistan-Germany strategic ties through investment and knowledge sharing.
