Denmark expressed its commitment to investing in and modernizing Pakistan’s mining industry during a high-level meeting. CEO Mikko Keto, who is on a two-day visit to Pakistan, expressed gratitude for the warm welcome and detailed FL Smidth’s interest in expanding into Pakistan’s mining sector.
FL Smidth, a leading global supplier of technology and services to the mining and cement industries, has been active in Pakistan for over three decades. The company has played a significant role in the development of the country’s cement industry, having supplied approximately 60-70% of the cement plants in Pakistan.
In 2017, FL Smidth expanded its operations by opening an after-sales service office in Islamabad, employing a local workforce to provide comprehensive services to cement plants across the country. The company is now looking to extend its expertise to Pakistan’s mining sector.
Federal Minister for Petroleum, Dr. Musadik Malik, welcomed the Danish delegation and highlighted the government’s focus on the mining sector. He said that the partnership with FL Smidth would go beyond financial investment, including the transfer of technology, training, capacity building, and introducing new ways of thinking.
Jakob Linulf, the Danish Ambassador, said that Pakistan holds a significant place on Denmark’s agenda, with growing momentum for collaboration.
CEO Mikko Keto mentioned that the company plans to replicate its successful mining collaborations with other countries in Pakistan, bringing decades of experience to the table. He also indicated that FL Smidth would connect with other Pakistani mining companies to explore new opportunities, with a particular focus on research, training, and student programs.
President of Mining Products at FL Smidth, Chris Reinbold highlighted existing training and research programs for students, expressing an interest in developing similar initiatives for Pakistani students.
