Pakistan, Iran discuss cooperation in power sector

[Naveed Yaseen]

Ambassador of Iran to Pakistan, Masha’ allah Shakeri called on Minister for Water and Power Raja Pervez Ashraf here Tuesday.

Both, discussed matters of mutual interest, bilateral relations to further boost economic ties between the two countries and to explore the possibilities of cooperation in the power sector of Pakistan.

The minister welcoming the Iranian envoy said that Pakistan had close brotherly relations with Iran. Pakistan values the help and support of Iran and is desirous of expanding bilateral relations in all sectors.

The minister and the ambassador discussed the forthcoming visit of the Iranian Minister for Energy, Parviz Fattah who is visiting to Pakistan on December 29 to 31 with a high level delegation of Iranian investors and heads of major power sector manufacturing companies.

The energy minister during his visit along with delegation will meet the Minister for Water and Power, representatives of BOI, PPIB, Wapda, Pepco, and Nespak to discuss the possibilities of cooperation in power and other sectors particularly among private sector investors of both the countries.

The minister will also discuss their investment proposals in the power projects, ongoing process of construction of transmission line between the two countries and import of 1,000MW by Pakistan from Iran.

“Iranian companies are also interested for upgradation projects of transmission lines, investment in hydel, thermal and alternative energy projects and manufacturing of power transformers and switchgears equipments along with transfer of technology” the ambassador said.

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