Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to Pakistan held talks in Islamabad with Pakistan’s federal minister for petroleum, underscoring the continued strengthening of energy cooperation between the two countries.

The meeting focused on deepening collaboration in the petroleum and energy sectors, reflecting the long-standing strategic partnership between Riyadh and Islamabad.

During the discussions, both sides reviewed existing cooperation and explored opportunities for Saudi investment in Pakistan’s energy infrastructure, including oil refining, storage and downstream projects.

The talks also covered broader energy security issues and ways to enhance supply reliability and technical collaboration.

Saudi Arabia has been a key partner for Pakistan in the energy sector for decades, providing crude oil supplies, deferred payment facilities during periods of economic pressure and support for major development initiatives.

Recent years have seen renewed momentum in bilateral engagement, aligned with Saudi Arabia’s Vision Twenty Thirty objectives and Pakistan’s efforts to stabilise and modernise its energy sector.

Officials emphasised the importance of translating political goodwill into concrete projects that can deliver mutual economic benefits.

The meeting in Islamabad follows a series of high-level exchanges aimed at expanding cooperation beyond traditional oil trade into areas such as renewable energy, mining and industrial investment.

Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining close coordination and advancing joint initiatives, signalling that energy cooperation will remain a central pillar of the Saudi–Pakistani relationship in the period ahead.