Both parties agree to promote investments in the mining, mining and energy sectors.
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs John Mark Pomeroy, US Ambassador Natalie Baker and Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry meet in Islamabad on February 12, 2026. PHOTO: DOCUMENT
Pakistan and the United States have agreed to strengthen cooperation in combating terrorism and promote investments in the mining, minerals and energy sectors, according to an official statement issued by the federal government on Thursday.
The agreement was reached during a meeting between Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry and US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs John Mark Pomeroy. US Ambassador to Pakistan Natalie Baker was also present on the occasion.
US Assistant Secretary John Mark Pommersheim and Charge d’Affaires Natalie A. Baker expressed US appreciation for Pakistan’s partnership in countering terrorism, promoting shared security priorities and combating illegal immigration during their meeting with Interior Minister…
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During the meeting, the US official strongly condemned the recent terrorist attacks in Islamabad and Quetta and expressed condolences to the families of the victims. The two sides discussed Pakistan-US bilateral relations, regional security situation and ways to further strengthen counter-terrorism cooperation, particularly in the area of internal security, the statement said.
“Global cooperation is essential in the fight against terrorism, and relations with the United States are of paramount importance in this regard,” Naqvi was quoted as saying. He welcomed US interest in investing in Pakistan’s key economic sectors and reaffirmed Islamabad’s commitment to global partnerships aimed at eliminating terrorism and promoting sustainable economic growth, the statement added.
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The minister assured that American investors would benefit from a safe and secure environment in Pakistan. The two sides also agreed to encourage more investments and partnerships in Pakistan’s mining, minerals and energy sectors, identifying these areas as having significant potential for mutual economic benefits.
Pomeroy said Washington attaches great importance to its relations with Pakistan and remains committed to working closely with Islamabad on shared security and economic priorities, the statement concluded.
Earlier, Pakistan signed a memorandum of understanding with a US company to develop critical minerals including antimony, copper, gold and tungsten. The agreement aims to strengthen Pakistan’s role in the global supply chain of materials critical to energy, defense and advanced manufacturing.
Additionally, the United States earmarked $13 billion for the Reko Diq copper and gold mining project, one of Pakistan’s largest undeveloped mining projects. Funding is expected to support mining operations and associated infrastructure development.
