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| Pak delegation meeting with Ozaltin construction company at Ankara |
ANKARA, 23 December:
A technical team of hydropower experts from Pakistan’s Water & Power
Development Authority (WAPDA) during their two days Turkey visit (22-23
December) met with key private sector Turkish construction companies and
explained technical details about the forthcoming 4320 megawatt Dasu Hydro
Power Project.
The visit was part
of interaction with potential hydropower construction companies who have shown
keen interest to participate in pre-qualification and subsequent bidding for
this mega hydropower project. The management of the Turkish construction
companies were unanimous in saying that Pakistan is a promising destination
for them.
The visiting
delegation informed that a preparatory pre-qualification meeting for the
project will be held in January 2015 which will be followed by pre-qualification
and submission of bids. The World Bank
has arranged substantial financing for the phased construction of the project.
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| Pak delegation meeting with Yuksel construction company at Ankara |
Ambassador Haroon
Shaukat during the meetings appreciated keen Turkish interest in the project.
He expressed the hope that he will be happy to see a Turkish company complete
this project of vital national importance for Pakistan . He said this single
project provides a window to Turkish companies for further investment in Pakistan ’s
energy sector which offers immense opportunities. He also stressed on the need
that Turkish companies may look into the opportunities of working with local
Pakistani companies that will synergize expertise and energies for speedy
completion of the project.
Pakistani delegation
hold meetings with leading Turkish companies including Nurol, Limak, Mapa,
Ozkar, Ozaltin, Cengiz, Yuksel, Doğuş, etc. They also visited Turkish Eximbank
and Industrial Bank of Turkey
for exploring opportunities for project investment.
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