Syed Ali Zafar, Federal Minister for Energy in a meeting with H.E. Atadjan Movlamov, the Ambassador of Turkmenistan who called on him here today, said that Pakistan and Turkmenistan share historical and religious linkages and their brotherly relationship is deeply rooted in the heart of the people of both countries. He said that Pakistan would like to enhance cooperation and collaboration with Turkmenistan in various areas mutually beneficial to each other. Dilating upon the importance of TAPI Gas pipeline project, the Minister said that the landmark energy project would not only fulfill the energy requirements but would also open avenues to generate economic activities helping people to ameliorate their standards of living. Pakistan, he said is keen to strengthen bilateral ties by further extending cooperation in multiple areas of mutual interest. Minister for Energy and Ambassador discussed in detail the level of progress and implementation so far achieved in TAPI Gas pipeline project and reiterated their resolve to further augment mutual support for timely implementation of this energy project. Earlier the Ambassador briefed Minister on the present status of TAPI gas pipeline project and said that the project will start a new era of cooperation among regional countries. *****
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