A high-level delegation from the United States, led by Senior Bureau Official for the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs Eric Meyer, called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir at General Headquarters on Wednesday, the military’s media wing announced.
The meeting took place against the backdrop of Pakistan’s Mineral Investment Forum, according to a statement from the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
Appreciating the first-of-its-kind forum, the delegation expressed confidence in Pakistan’s policy to develop its vast untapped mineral wealth through mutually beneficial partnerships.
Commenting on the US administration’s priorities, where collaboration in mineral development with Pakistan is a core area of mutual interest, Meyer also expressed interest in Pakistan’s steadily improving investment landscape.
The meeting provided an opportunity for both sides to exchange perspectives on global developments and Pakistan’s regional security imperatives.
“Both sides expressed confidence in the positive trajectory of bilateral relations and agreed on the need to explore business-to-business (B2B) avenues in addition to expanding existing government-to-government (G2G) and people-to-people (P2P) cooperation for comprehensively strengthening the relationship,” the statement concluded.
A day prior, COAS Munir assured both local and international investors that the Pakistan Army would provide a robust security framework and take proactive measures to protect their interests, aiming to boost confidence in the country’s mineral sector.
Addressing the Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2025, General Munir emphasized that economic security has become a vital pillar of national security, and the military stands ready to play its role in supporting the development of Pakistan’s mineral wealth.
He highlighted Pakistan’s potential to become a global leader in the mineral sector and invited international organizations to contribute their expertise, explore investment opportunities, and collaborate in tapping the country’s vast resource base.
With significant reserves beneath Pakistan’s soil, a capable workforce, and a transparent mineral policy in place, the country has no room for inaction or disappointment, General Munir elaborated.
He assured Pakistani and international stakeholders that Pakistan can be relied upon as a confident and trustworthy partner in the mining sector.
