ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China reaffirmed their strategic partnership and explored deeper cooperation in the energy and mineral sectors during a meeting at the Chinese embassy in Islamabad on Wednesday, according to an official statement.

The information ministry said Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik met China’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Jiang Zaidong, to discuss mutual support, economic collaboration, and a shared commitment to regional stability and prosperity.

Malik extended a formal invitation for China to participate in the Pakistan Mineral Investment Forum (PMIF) 2026, stressing that the mining sector remains a national priority and offers “significant opportunities for expanding bilateral cooperation.”

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

He noted that mining remains a key pillar of China-Pakistan collaboration, highlighting the strong presence of Chinese companies in Pakistan’s petroleum and mineral sectors, including the Saindak and Siadak projects.

Malik reaffirmed Pakistan’s support for China, including its stance on China’s sovereignty and regional stability.

Zaidong praised Pakistan’s reform efforts, saying, “We are committed to supporting Pakistan’s development and will continue to facilitate the economic development of the people of Pakistan through our cooperation.”

The meeting concluded with both sides expressing a firm commitment to further strengthen their all-weather strategic partnership through increased investment and expanded collaboration in the mining and energy sectors.

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