Pakistan invites Swedish firms to explore mining opportunities beyond Reko Diq

Pakistan has invited Swedish companies to expand investments across its mining sector beyond the Reko Diq project, ahead of the Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum (PMIF) 2026, set for April 8–9 in Islamabad.

The invitation followed a meeting between Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik and Alexandra Berg von Linde, Ambassador of Sweden to Pakistan, where both sides discussed ongoing bilateral cooperation and potential partnerships in the mining and energy sectors. The ministry highlighted that Sweden has maintained engagement with Pakistan for 77 years, with over 40 companies active through the Swedish Business Council in sectors ranging from transport and telecommunications to packaging and industry.

Ambassador Berg von Linde described mining as a promising area for future collaboration, noting Sweden’s expertise in digitalisation, sustainability, mining services, and environmental protection. Swedish firms are already contributing to the Reko Diq Project by providing products, services, connectivity solutions, and explosives support. Malik described Reko Diq as “the jewel of Pakistan’s mining sector” and commended stakeholders for completing the project without a single day of delay.

The minister emphasized that Pakistan is expanding mining activities and invited Swedish companies to explore opportunities in allied mining and exploration projects, tapping the country’s vast untapped mineral potential. He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to working with international partners to develop Pakistan’s natural resource sector.

Recalling the previous edition of PMIF, the ambassador noted Sweden’s strong participation, including an official stall and five independent company exhibits, and expressed optimism that Swedish presence would grow at the 2026 forum. Both sides agreed to continue engagement to promote investment, technological exchange, and sustainable development in key sectors.