Islamabad, April 9, 2025 – A delegation from the United States, led by Mr. Eric Meyer, Senior Bureau Official and Acting Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs at the US Department of State, paid a courtesy call on the Prime Minister during their visit to Pakistan for the Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2025.
During the meeting, the Prime Minister warmly welcomed the U.S. delegation and expressed appreciation for their participation in the Forum.
He emphasized that Pakistan’s minerals sector holds immense untapped potential and presents significant opportunities for foreign investment.
Encouraging greater U.S. engagement in this priority area, the Prime Minister underscored the importance of strengthening Pakistan-U.S. relations not only from a bilateral perspective but also in the broader context of regional peace and stability.
He reaffirmed Pakistan’s willingness to work closely with President Donald J. Trump and his administration to further enhance cooperation between the two countries, particularly in areas of mutual interest such as trade, investment, and counter-terrorism.
In response, Acting Assistant Secretary Eric Meyer congratulated Pakistan on the successful organization of the Minerals Investment Forum.
He acknowledged the substantial potential of Pakistan’s mineral sector and conveyed that U.S. companies are keenly interested in exploring investment opportunities in the country.
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Mr. Meyer also reaffirmed the United States’ commitment to deepening ties with Pakistan and collaborating on issues of shared concern.
The meeting was also attended by high-level Pakistani officials including Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Division Ahad Khan Cheema, Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister Tariq Fatemi, and other senior members of the government.
