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Türkiye showcases mining expertise at Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2026
A Turkish delegation led by Deputy Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Ahmet Berat Çonkar took part in the Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum in Islamabad. On the sidelines, Türkiye’s Lidiya Mining and Pakistan’s Mari Minerals signed a joint venture agreement for exploration.
A Turkish delegation led by Deputy Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Ahmet Berat Çonkar took part in the Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2026, held in Islamabad on November 12 and 13, according to the Turkish Embassy in the Pakistani capital.
The delegation included representatives of Turkish public institutions operating in the mining and energy sectors, including the General Directorate of Mineral Research and Exploration (MTA), MTAIC, Eti Maden and the Turkish Petroleum Corporation (TPAO). Prominent representatives of Türkiye’s private sector also attended the forum.
“Exploration is the foundation”
Çonkar spoke at a session titled “Government dialogue: Building investment-ready mining states.” Pakistan’s Express Tribune quoted him as saying that Türkiye and Pakistan have opportunities to strengthen cooperation in mining technology, domestic mineral processing, vocational training and industrial development.
He added that a successful mining industry requires a predictable investment environment, strong institutions, infrastructure and a vision for turning natural resources into lasting economic value. He emphasized that exploration is the foundation and that geological data reduce risks. He noted that 77 of the roughly 90 minerals traded worldwide are found in Türkiye, which produces nearly 60 of them.
Joint venture for exploration
On the sidelines of the forum, Türkiye’s Lidiya Mining and Pakistan’s Mari Minerals signed a joint venture agreement to cooperate on mineral exploration in Pakistan. As part of his program, Çonkar also visited the Turkish Embassy in Islamabad.
Photos: Turkish Embassy in Islamabad
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