Visit
of high-level delegation from Punjab for increased cooperation in energy sector
Turkish private
sector construction companies apprised of investment opportunities in
Pakistan’s energy sector
ANKARA, 20 August 2015: The visiting
delegation from the Government of Punjab, led by Minister for Mines &
Minerals Mr. Sher Ali Khan, continued its high-level contacts on the second day
of its visit to Turkey today.
The delegation had a detailed meeting with
Turkish Minister for Forestry and Water Management Prof. Dr. Veysel Eroğlu in
Ankara this morning. The Turkish Minister assured all possible support for
increased Turkish investment in Pakistan’s energy sector. He also offered
Turkish expertise in water management, flood control and afforestation. The
visiting Minister, Mr. Sher Ali Khan, thanked him for the efforts to encourage
Turkish companies to take advantage of the vast investment opportunities in
Pakistan. The two sides agreed on a number of specific measures to deepen
bilateral collaboration in the fields of hydel power generation and forestry.
Later, the delegation participated in an
interactive session with Turkish private sector representatives, organized by
the Turkish Contractors Association (TCA). Leading Turkish construction and
energy companies including STFA, Limak, Nurol, GAMA, Dorçe, Kalyon, Enka, Eser,
Renassisance Infrastructure, Usluel, and Dolsar were represented. Speaking on
the occasion, Minister Sher Ali Khan and Pakistan’s Ambassador to Turkey Sohail
Mahmood underlined the commitment of the leadership in both countries to forge
a strong bilateral partnership and highlighted the conducive environment in
Pakistan for deeper engagement by the Turkish companies.
Detailed presentations on investment
opportunities in the mining and power sectors in Punjab were made by Additional
Chief Secretary Dr. Jehanzeb Khan and Secretary Mining Dr. Arshad Mahmood. The
session was followed by B2B interaction with Turkish companies, who showed keen
interest in both these sectors.
The Pakistani delegation also visited the State
Hydraulic Works (DSI) and met with Director General Mr. Ali Riza Diniz and
other senior officials.
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