Islamabad, Mar 24, 2025: Minister of Petroleum, Ali Pervaiz Malik, held a productive meeting with the Italian Ambassador to Pakistan, Her Excellency Marilina Armellin, at the Ministry of Petroleum on Monday. The discussion focused on enhancing bilateral cooperation in the energy sector, particularly in oil and gas.
Both parties explored avenues for strengthening collaboration between Pakistan and Italy in energy exploration, technology transfer, and investment opportunities.
Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik welcomed the Italian delegation and reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to fostering international partnerships to address energy challenges and drive economic growth.
He acknowledged Italy’s expertise in energy development and expressed confidence in potential joint ventures between the two nations.
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A key highlight of the meeting was the invitation extended by the Petroleum Minister to Italian energy firms to participate in the upcoming Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum (PMIF’25).
He emphasized the importance of foreign investment in Pakistan’s energy sector and the benefits of knowledge exchange between the two countries.
Ambassador Marilina Armellin conveyed Italy’s keen interest in supporting Pakistan’s energy sector. She stressed the need for strong partnerships to drive innovation and promote sustainability in energy production.
The Italian envoy highlighted her country’s commitment to contributing expertise and technological advancements to Pakistan’s growing energy market.
Both sides expressed their commitment to exploring further opportunities for cooperation that would benefit the energy sectors of both countries.
The meeting concluded on a positive note, with a shared vision for deeper collaboration and long-term strategic partnerships in the energy domain.
