Malik Waqar
A high-level delegation from the United States, led by Eric Meyer—Senior Bureau Official for the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs—met with Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Syed Asim Munir, at the General Headquarters on Wednesday, according to a statement by the military’s media wing, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
The meeting took place against the backdrop of the Pakistan Mineral Investment Forum 2025. The US delegation praised the unique nature of the forum and expressed confidence in Pakistan’s policies aimed at harnessing its vast, untapped mineral resources through mutually beneficial partnerships.
Highlighting mineral development as a key priority of the US administration in its engagement with Pakistan, Eric Meyer also welcomed the country’s steadily improving investment climate.
The discussion also provided an opportunity for both sides to exchange views on global developments and Pakistan’s regional security landscape.
“Both parties expressed confidence in the positive trajectory of bilateral relations and agreed on the importance of exploring business-to-business (B2B) engagements, alongside expanding existing government-to-government (G2G) and people-to-people (P2P) cooperation to further strengthen ties,” the statement concluded.
Just a day earlier, COAS Gen Munir assured both domestic and international investors of the Pakistan Army’s commitment to providing a robust security framework. He reaffirmed the military’s proactive role in safeguarding investor interests to build confidence in the country’s mineral sector.
While addressing the Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2025, General Munir underscored that economic security has become a key component of national security. He reiterated the Army’s full support in unlocking the country’s mineral wealth.
General Munir emphasised Pakistan’s potential to emerge as a global leader in the mineral sector and encouraged international partners to explore collaborative opportunities. With a strong workforce, significant reserves, and a transparent mineral policy, he stressed that Pakistan is poised for progress and will not tolerate inertia or setbacks.
He concluded by assuring stakeholders that Pakistan is a reliable and trustworthy partner in the global mining landscape.
