Minister for Power Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari has underscored Pakistan's commitment to renewable energy and stressed the importance of global cooperation in the energy sector.

He was addressing the opening ceremony of the Third Belt and Road Energy Ministerial Conference in Chinese city of Qingdao today.

Awais Leghari acknowledged the role of the Belt and Road Energy Partnership in strengthening energy infrastructure and promoting sustainable economic growth through energy trade.

He said Pakistan supports the Belt and Road Green Energy Cooperation Action Plan 2024-29 and the establishment of the Partnership's secretariat in Beijing.

The Minister encouraged the international investors to explore opportunities in Pakistan's energy sector. He said by working together, we can accelerate progress in renewable energy, improve grid systems, and ensure a secure, sustainable energy future.

Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari also highlighted Pakistan's openness to foreign investments in clean energy projects, such as the electric vehicle assembly plant being established by BYD in partnership with Hub Power Company. He emphasized that addressing climate change and energy security requires shared efforts and resource collaboration on a global scale.