ISLAMABAD: Eric Meyer, a senior bureau official (SBO) for the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs at the US State Department, emphasised the potential of Pakistan’s vast mineral resources and said it can bring significant economic benefits for both Islamabad and Washington.
According to a statement, Meyer led a delegation to Islamabad to advance US interests in Pakistan’s critical minerals sector, enhance economic cooperation, and reaffirm the importance of counterterrorism collaboration.
Speaking on the sidelines of the Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum, Meyer emphasised that Pakistan’s mineral wealth — if developed responsibly and transparently — holds mutual benefits for both nations.
“Critical minerals are the raw materials necessary for our most advanced technologies,” he said. “President Trump has made it clear that securing diverse and reliable sources of these materials is a strategic priority. Pakistan’s vast mineral potential can benefit both our countries.”
The US continues to collaborate with international partners and Pakistani stakeholders to foster investment, share technical expertise, and promote sustainable resource management in the minerals sector, he said.
During his two-day visit, Meyer also held high-level meetings with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, and Petroleum Minister Musadik Malik.
