RIYADH, A high-level Pakistani Power Sector delegation, led by the Honourable Minister for Energy (Power Division), Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari, held a productive meeting today with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Energy Working Group in Riyadh, reaffirming the longstanding brotherly ties between the two nations and charting a course for enhanced bilateral cooperation in the power sector.
The Pakistani delegation engaged with H.E. Eng. Nasser Al-Qahtani, Assistant Minister of Energy for Electricity Affairs, during the Joint Working Group on Energy session. H.E. Mr. Mohammed Alibrahim, Assistant Minister of Energy for Oil and Gas, and H.E. Majed Aloutaibi, Deputy Minister for Oil and Gas, also participated in the broader discussions, which provided both sides with an opportunity to exchange views on the global energy transition and the transformative reforms currently reshaping Pakistan’s power sector.
Minister Leghari highlighted the Government of Pakistan’s comprehensive reform agenda, which is focused on improving sector efficiency, strengthening institutional governance, accelerating digital transformation, and enhancing financial sustainability. He underscored Pakistan’s commitment to creating an enabling environment for private sector participation and foreign investment, presenting significant opportunities in power transmission infrastructure and grid modernization to support rising electricity demand and the integration of clean energy resources.
During the discussions, the Pakistani side presented significant investment opportunities in the power transmission sector emphasizing the growing need for expansion of national grid. A key area of discussion was Pakistan’s ongoing digitalization drive, particularly the deployment of Smart Metering and Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) across the distribution network. The Minister described these initiatives as critical enablers for reducing technical and commercial losses, improving operational efficiency, and delivering better services to consumers.
Reaffirming the deep-rooted and fraternal relationship between Pakistan and the Kingdom, Minister Leghari extended a formal invitation to the KSA Energy Working Group to visit Pakistan for first-hand insight into the country’s reform initiatives and to explore priority investment areas in transmission infrastructure, digitalization, and smart utility technologies. The Pakistani side assured full government support and facilitation for Saudi investors and partners.
Both delegations expressed their mutual commitment to maintaining close engagement and translating today’s discussions into tangible collaborations that contribute to sustainable economic growth, energy security, and regional cooperation. The meeting concluded with a shared vision for a resilient, technology-driven energy future that benefits both nations.
