South punjab development: Brazil promises cooperation

Lioni said over 73 per cent of the demand was met in Brazil by electricity generated through hydropower projects.

MULTAN: Brazil plans to set up an institute of higher education in energy and agriculture in South Punjab, said Ambassador of Brazil His Excellency Alfredo Lioni announced during a three-day visit to Multan. He said work on the project would begin as soon as it was approved by his government. He said Pakistan could solve its energy crisis by following in the footsteps of Brazil, which was now energy independent. He said over 73 per cent of the demand was met in Brazil by electricity generated through hydropower projects. He said his government was also considering a proposal to grant five-year multiple visas to Pakistani businessmen.He mentioned auto industry, sugarcane and halal food as some of the sectors where two countries could enhance cooperation. The Brazilian ambassador dispelled the suggestion that law and order situation in Pakistan was out of control. He praised the law enforcement agencies’ efforts to counter terrorism. He said while there were some pockets in Pakistan with law and order problems the larger part of the country was safe for travel and could offer high rates of return on investments.

Published in The Express Tribune, March 10^th, 2012.