US Ambassador in Pakistan Mr. David Hale
met Federal Minister for Power Division, Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Laghari here
today.
During
the meeting matters relating to the existing cooperation in the field of energy
between Pakistan and USA came under discussion.
Federal Minister for Power Division expressed
gratitude on the US assistance in the improvement of Power Distribution and
Transmission system. The Federal Minister specially mentioned the USAID
communication system for National Power Control Center which has helped the
power sector in many ways specially in scientifically assessing the demand and
supply situations .
The
Federal Minister while highlighting the opportunities that the energy sector
offer for the investors, said that US entrepreneurs should invest in the sector and get good return. He said that Pakistan’s renewable energy
sector is fast expanding and with the introduction of competitive regime the
sector will offer best opportunity for the investors.
The
Federal Minister said that Pakistan desire to further cement the existing
cooperation in they field of energy with USA. He said that since the USA companies have
greater experience in renewable energy, close working will also boost the
capacity of energy sector in Pakistan.
The
Minister underscored the need of frequent exchanges of expert level delegation between the two countries in
order to take benefit from each other experiences.
The
US Ambassador assured the Federal Minister that the existing cooperation in the
energy sector between the two countries will continues. He said that USA is
also working closely to provide further assistance to the Pakistan in the
renewable energy. He said that private sector in USA is closely and keenly
watching the fast expanding opportunities in the energy sector of Pakistan.
The
USA Ambassador informed the Federal Minister that an expert level delegation
headed by Additional Secretary Power Division will be participating in Power
Generation Conference at Las Viegas during this month. He agreed with the
Federal Minister for enchanting the frequency of exchange of expert delegation between the two
countries.
Secretary
Power Division Mr. Yousuf Naseem Khokhar was also
present during the meeting.