Libya has agreed to support Pakistani companies in securing crude oil supplies as Islamabad seeks stronger energy partnerships and more reliable import options. The development came during a meeting between Pakistan’s Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik and Libya’s Minister of Oil and Gas Dr. Khalifa Rajab Abdulsadek in Riyadh.
The two ministers discussed ways to expand bilateral cooperation in the energy sector. Crude oil imports remained a key focus of the talks. Libya’s oil minister said his country would help Pakistani firms explore opportunities to secure crude supplies from the North African producer.
Both sides also showed interest in sharing technical expertise to support refinery upgrades in Pakistan and Libya. The cooperation could help improve refining efficiency and strengthen long-term energy ties between the two countries.
Ali Pervaiz Malik also held separate meetings with other major energy partners during his visit to Riyadh. He met Qatar’s Minister of State for Energy Affairs Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi to discuss cooperation in the liquefied natural gas sector.
The Pakistani minister also met Türkiye’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Alparslan Bayraktar. The talks focused on broader energy cooperation, including oil and gas exploration.
Bayraktar said a seismic survey vessel operated by Turkish Petroleum is expected to arrive in Pakistan next month. The vessel will support oil and gas exploration activities in the country.
The latest engagements come as Pakistan works to diversify energy supplies and reduce pressure from volatile international fuel markets. Stronger ties with Libya, Qatar and Türkiye could support Islamabad’s efforts to improve energy security and attract new investment into exploration and refining.
