ISLAMABAD: A high-level Turkish delegation, led by Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Alparslan Bayraktar, will arrive in Islamabad tomorrow as Pakistan and Turkiye prepare to deepen cooperation in energy, petroleum, and mining sectors.
On Monday, Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik met with the Ambassador of the Republic of Turkiye to Pakistan, H.E. Irfan Neziroglu, to finalize preparations for the visit. Secretary Petroleum Momin Agha and Managing Director OGDCL Ahmed Hayat Lak were also present.
Minister Malik said Pakistan looks forward to welcoming the Turkish delegation, noting that the visit will play a “transformational role” in strengthening bilateral cooperation in the energy and mining sectors.
The meeting reviewed the growing collaboration between the two countries in energy, petroleum and minerals. It was noted with satisfaction that Turkish Petroleum has joined Pakistan’s offshore and onshore exploration activities, marking a key milestone in bilateral energy engagement. The Ambassador also shared that a leading Turkish mineral-sector company will be part of the visiting delegation, reflecting Turkiye’s strong interest in Pakistan’s mineral development sector.
Minister Malik highlighted that Pakistan’s major exploration companies — OGDCL, PPL and Mari Energies — have joined Turkish Petroleum (TPAO), creating new opportunities for joint ventures and strengthening cooperation at the global level.
Ambassador Neziroglu reaffirmed Turkiye’s commitment to its partnership with Pakistan, saying there are “many promising areas of cooperation between the two brotherly countries.” He expressed confidence that Minister Bayraktar’s visit will further cement and deepen bilateral relations.
Both sides expressed their resolve to ensure a successful visit and convert mutual goodwill into meaningful economic and strategic outcomes.
