H.E. Mr. Yury P. Sentyurin,
Deputy Minister of Energy of the Russian Federation, called on Prime Minister
Shahid Khaqan Abbasi at the PM Office today.
While warmly welcoming the
Russian Deputy Minister of Energy on his visit to Pakistan, the Prime Minister
stated that Pakistan – Russia cooperation in various sectors is a step towards
strengthening of bilateral relations.
The Prime Minister stated
that the government is focusing on meeting the country’s energy requirements
with particular focus on a balanced mix of energy sources. The Prime Minister
appreciated the delegation’s fruitful interaction with Ministry of Energy. The
Prime Minister expressed the hope that members of the Russian delegation will
have a productive visit in the backdrop of briefing by various Ministries about
immense potential for investment in Pakistan’s infrastructure development,
energy and communication sectors.
The Prime Minister said
that the economic outlook of Pakistan has altogether changed in the last four
years, which is being acknowledged globally.
Our Investment Policy has
been designed to provide a comprehensive framework for creating a conducive
business environment for the attraction of FDI, the Prime Minister said.
Pakistan's policy trends have been consistent, with liberalization,
de-regulation, privatization, and facilitation being its foremost cornerstone,
stated the Prime Minister.
Minister In-Charge for
Power Mr. Owais Legahri, Minister of State for Petroleum, Jam Kamal Khan
and H.E. Mr. Alexey Y. Dedov, Ambassador of Russia to Pakistan was also present
during the meeting.
Later, the Prime Minister
also witnessed signing of Inter-Governmental agreement between Pakistan and
Russia for supply of gas.
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