Pakistan highlights mining cooperation as key driver of CPEC phase-II at Beijing Summit

Pakistan’s Deputy Head of Mission in Beijing, Bilal Mahmood Chaudhary, highlighted the transformative potential of mining cooperation under CPEC during his keynote at the 4th Asia Mining Innovation and Development Summit. He showcased Pakistan’s vast mineral wealth—ranging from Reko Diq’s gold and copper to massive coal and iron reserves—positioning the country as a key industrial player in the region. Emphasizing CPEC Phase II’s focus on value addition and downstream processing, Chaudhary underscored China’s advanced mining technologies as a perfect match for Pakistan’s resources. He cited major projects like Saindak and Duddar mines as examples of “win-win collaboration,” supported by policy reforms and the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC). The summit concluded with a renewed call for deeper Sino-Pakistan cooperation in line with President Zardari’s recent visit, reaffirming mining as a strategic priority.