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Pakistan and Saudi Arabia Agree to Expand Energy Sector Cooperation
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have agreed to further strengthen bilateral cooperation in the energy sector, following a meeting between Federal Minister for Energy Sardar Awais Leghari and the Saudi Energy Working Group in Riyadh .
Leading a Pakistani delegation, Leghari held talks with Saudi officials to expand collaboration in the power sector, with both sides agreeing to formulate a roadmap to promote closer cooperation .
Investment Opportunities and Sector Reforms
The Pakistani delegation presented significant investment opportunities in power transmission infrastructure and grid modernization to support rising electricity demand and the integration of clean energy resources . Minister Leghari highlighted Pakistan’s comprehensive reform agenda focused on improving sector efficiency, strengthening institutional governance, accelerating digital transformation, and enhancing financial sustainability .
The minister assured Saudi investors of the Pakistani government’s full support and facilitation for investment in the country’s energy sector, saying the government is committed to providing a business-friendly environment for private sector participation and foreign investment .
Digitalization and Modernization Initiatives
During the meeting, the Saudi delegation was briefed on Pakistan’s smart metering initiative, Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI), and plans to expand the national transmission grid . Leghari said the digitalization of the electricity distribution system would help reduce line losses and improve operational efficiency .
He also invited the Saudi Energy Working Group to visit Pakistan to explore investment opportunities and strengthen bilateral engagement . Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing cooperation in energy, power transmission, digitalization, and smart utility technologies .
