US delegation shows interest in energy sector

Former ambassador appreciates Punjab’s progress on various projects

LAHORE: A delegation, led by former US ambassador Teresita C Schaffer, called on Punjab Chief Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday.

The delegation showed interest in enhancing cooperation with the Punjab government in the energy sector, especially in solar energy.

Speaking on the occasion, Schaffer said Punjab had worked hard on energy projects and commended efforts for enhancing the energy resources. “I know that … due to your efforts investment has been enhanced in the energy sector,” she added, expressing interest in enhancing cooperation in the sector, particularly in the field of solar energy.

Sharif said the government had worked hard in the energy sector and alternative energy resources had also been utilised along with traditional sources.



He said a mega solar energy park had been established in Bahawalpur and 400 megawatts of solar energy was added to the national grid from this park. The minister said work on more projects was under way.

Sharif appreciated the US cooperation in the solar energy sector. Provincial Minister for Industries Sheikh Allauddin, Punjab Power Development Company Chairman Arif Saeed and planning and development chairman were present on the occasion.

Published in The Express Tribune, June 23^rd, 2017.

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