Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed the government’s commitment to collaborate with international partners to harness Pakistan’s mineral resources for economic advancement and public well-being.

According to Radio Pakistan, the Prime Minister made these remarks during a meeting with Robert Friedland, Founder and Executive Co-Chairman of Ivanhoe Mines, who visited him in Islamabad with a delegation. Sharif highlighted Pakistan’s wealth of mineral resources, including extensive reserves of copper, gold, and other vital minerals. He welcomed Ivanhoe Mines’ interest and cooperation with local partners in the nation’s mineral sector, noting that the exchange of Memoranda of Understanding at the Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum marks a positive step forward.

Sharif further emphasized that Pakistan’s recognition as an attractive destination for mineral investments signifies growing international investor confidence in the country’s mineral potential and investment environment. He underscored the government’s priority to create a favorable atmosphere for investment in the mineral sector and assured Ivanhoe Mines of full support through the Special Investment Facilitation Council.

The delegation praised the Prime Minister’s leadership and efforts towards regional peace, stability, and economic reforms.