Islamabad:Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has underscored the potential of the mineral sector as a vital engine for national economic growth and foreign direct investment.

According to Radio Pakistan, Dar was briefed in a meeting by the Minister for Petroleum and his team about the diplomatic outreach and preparations for the upcoming Pakistan Mineral Investment Forum 2026.

The Deputy Prime Minister stressed the need for seamless facilitation, robust protocol support, and streamlined coordination for all incoming foreign dignitaries and investors to ensure the forum's success.

The meeting also assessed measures to engage and support visiting international delegations and provide comprehensive assistance to global mining entities participating in the forum. Present at the meeting were Special Assistant to the Prime Minister Tariq Bajwa, Secretary Petroleum, senior officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and representatives from related ministries.