His Excellency Ihsan Mustafa Yurdakul, Ambassador of Republic of Turkey to Pakistan called on the Federal Minister for Energy Omar Ayub Khan in his office this morning. Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Power Mr. Shahzad Qasim also attended the meeting.
The Minister highlighted the salient features of newly approved Alternative Energy Policy and investment opportunities extended by Government under the policy which would lead to the production of 75 per cent of the country’s electricity through indigenous resources by 2030.
Federal Minister also stated that in line with the new policy, Pakistan would bring modern technology and start production of renewable energy equipment like solar panels, wind turbines and blades. The Minister added that energy projects would be awarded through open and competitive bidding under the new Alternative Energy Policy.
The Turkish Ambassador expressed interest to avail opportunities in the energy sector of Pakistan under new policy. He also appreciated government’s resolve to fix energy challenges and moving forward to achieve sustainable energy for economic development of the country.
