The Government of Pakistan, in partnership with the Embassy of France, hosted a high-level webinar titled “Pakistan’s Minerals Economy: Gateway to Growth” to showcase the country’s mineral resources and attract French investment in the mining sector.
The session was co-chaired by Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik and French Ambassador Nicolas Galey at the Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDC). Benjamin Gallezot, Interministerial Delegate for Strategic Minerals and Advisor to the French President on mining, participated online. Pakistan’s Ambassador to France, Mumtaz Zahra Baloch, also joined virtually.
Participants included senior officials from the Ministry of Energy (Petroleum Division), the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), the MD/CEO of OGDC, managing directors of GHPL, PPL, and PMDC, the Director General of Mines, and senior executives from other public and private sector entities. French companies and diplomats attended virtually to explore potential partnerships in Pakistan’s minerals sector.
Speaking at the webinar, Ali Pervaiz Malik highlighted Pakistan’s significant reserves of copper, gold, and rare earth elements, essential for global clean energy technologies and electric vehicles. He said the government is committed to a sustainable and transparent minerals sector to support national growth and global energy demands.
“The global shift toward green energy makes minerals like copper, lithium, and rare earth elements critical for future technologies. Pakistan’s mineral-rich regions, especially Balochistan’s Chaghi belt, offer immense investment opportunities,” Malik said. He added that the SIFC provides full facilitation and a transparent regulatory framework for international investors.
The minister outlined initiatives to improve ease of doing business, including the National Minerals Harmonisation Framework, digitalisation of geological data, and revitalisation of the Geological Survey of Pakistan. He also highlighted the success of the Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2025 (PMIF25), which drew over 5,000 delegates from 50 countries and led to 16 MoUs, noting that PMIF26 is scheduled for April 2026.
French Ambassador Nicolas Galey welcomed Pakistan’s efforts to enhance the mining investment environment and stressed France’s interest in sustainable mining partnerships. Benjamin Gallezot said the forum effectively showcased opportunities for French companies.
OGDC MD/CEO Ahmed Hayat Lak confirmed Pakistani firms are open to collaboration in exploration, processing, and value addition projects, emphasizing potential mutual growth.
The webinar concluded with an agreement to continue coordination between Pakistani and French stakeholders to explore cooperation in mining, technology transfer, and sustainable practices.
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