PM praises POWERCHINA’s contributions to the energy sector

Chairman of POWERCHINA, Ding Yanzhang, met with Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif during his state visit to Beijing, China. According to a POWERCHINA press release on Saturday, both parties engaged in in-depth discussions focused on enhancing cooperation in areas such as energy and power planning, clean energy development, and major ongoing projects in Pakistan.

Prime Minister Shehbaz expressed his appreciation for POWERCHINA’s significant contributions to Pakistan’s energy and power infrastructure development. He acknowledged POWERCHINA’s active role in the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) through leveraging its resources to invest in and construct several key projects, positively impacting Pakistan’s energy structure and security. The Pakistani government is currently committed to transitioning to green energy and fostering industrial cooperation. Prime Minister Shehbaz expressed his hope that POWERCHINA would continue to utilize its expertise, deepen cooperation, and actively engage in planning and constructing major projects to further enhance energy and economic ties between the two countries.

Chairman Ding congratulated Prime Minister Shehbaz on his reappointment and thanked the Pakistani government for its continued support of POWERCHINA. He highlighted POWERCHINA’s role as a global leader in clean, low-carbon energy, water resources, and environmental construction. By actively participating in the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and early stages of CPEC construction, POWERCHINA has significantly contributed to local employment and Pakistan’s economic and social development. Chairman Ding emphasized POWERCHINA’s commitment to leveraging its industry-wide expertise to participate in hydropower and new energy projects in Pakistan, promoting local energy optimization and green development, and contributing to further practical achievements in cooperation between the two nations.