Pakistan and the United States have recommitted to strengthening cooperation in the oil, gas, and minerals sectors, following a high-level meeting between Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik and US Charge d\u2019Affaires Natalie A. Baker in Islamabad. Both sides expressed eagerness to seize new opportunities for investment and collaboration, and outlined steps for deepening economic ties within the energy sector.<\/p>\n
During the meeting, US Charge d\u2019Affaires Natalie A. Baker emphasized the strong and growing interest of American companies in Pakistan\u2019s oil, gas, and minerals industries. She reaffirmed the US commitment to support Pakistan\u2019s energy development, including facilitating direct linkages between American companies and their Pakistani counterparts, particularly in exploration and production activities. Baker noted that this focus on economic collaboration builds on the solid foundation of the longstanding US-Pakistan relationship, which has included successful counterterrorism cooperation.<\/p>\n
Federal Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik highlighted new opportunities emerging in Pakistan\u2019s energy sector, including an upcoming bidding round for both offshore and onshore oil and gas exploration blocks. He stressed the country\u2019s substantial untapped reserves, especially in shale oil and gas, noting that converting these indigenous resources into viable assets is a focus of the current government. Malik also welcomed increased US involvement and pointed out that constructive information exchanges with American companies are already underway.<\/p>\n
Both officials praised the recent \u201cDirect Line\u201d webinar that connected US businesses with opportunities in Pakistan\u2019s mineral sector, describing it as a successful model for future engagement, particularly in oil and gas.<\/p>\n
The meeting concluded with both nations voicing a shared commitment to further deepen their energy partnership, aiming to leverage US technology and investment to drive economic and energy sector growth in Pakistan.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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