Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has reiterated the government's vision to create a transparent, investor-friendly environment to attract capital as well as harness international expertise, technology, and best practices in minerals sector.

He expressed this resolve while participating in the Ministerial Dialogue, on "Driving Responsible Growth in Mining - Governance, Cooperation and Building Resilient Supply Chains" in Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum in Islamabad today (Tuesday).

The Deputy Prime Minister apprised the audience of the unparalleled geological wealth of Pakistan, including a diverse range of critical minerals.

He said while recognizing this vast potential, the mineral sector is placed at the top of the government's national agenda. He highlighted key national policy reforms in minerals sector.

Ishaq Dar also emphasized on the need of the infusion of international expertise, innovative technology, and fresh capital to overcome both financial and operational challenges in minerals sector.

Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Republic of Turkiye Alparslan Bayraktar, Assistant Deputy Minister for Mining Enablement, Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Abdulrahman Al-Belushi, Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal, and Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik were also part of the Ministerial Dialogue.