ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the United States have agreed to enhance bilateral cooperation in the mining, minerals, and energy sectors.
This came during a meeting between Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs John Mark Pomeroy in Islamabad on Thursday, a handout from the interior ministry said.
The development marks a renewed focus on economic partnership between the two countries, with both sides expressing commitment to exploring joint ventures, technology transfer, and investment opportunities.
Mohsin Naqvi welcomed US interest in investing in Pakistan’s mining, minerals, and energy sectors, assuring that American investors would be provided with a fully secure and facilitative environment.
He emphasised that global cooperation is essential in the fight against terrorism and that Pakistan views its partnership with the United States as central to these efforts.
He reiterated Pakistan’s belief in international collaboration—not only to eliminate terrorism but also to promote investment and shared prosperity.
The two sides discussed bilateral relations, the regional security situation, and ways to enhance cooperation in counterterrorism, with a particular focus on internal security.
Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry, US Chargé d’Affaires Natalie Baker, Interior Ministry Secretary Khurram Agha, and senior officials from both sides attended the meeting.
The United States in December committed $1.3 billion in funding for Pakistan’s Reko Diq copper and gold mining project in Balochistan, covering a significant portion of the capital needed to develop one of the country’s largest mineral ventures.
Reko Diq is one of the world’s most significant untapped reserves of copper and gold. The project is projected to generate an estimated $90 billion in revenue over the next 37 years.
The initiative is part of the broader US-Pakistan “Green Alliance” and economic cooperation agenda, which focuses on expanding clean energy, climate resilience, and sustainable development.
