Minister for Power, Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari, held separate meetings with Vice-President of Power China Yao Huan and Deputy Secretary of Party Committee and General Manager of the Energy China Ni Zhen on sidelines of Third Belt and Road Ministerial Conference in Qingdao, China.

During these meetings, the Minister engaged in fruitful discussions aimed at strengthening energy cooperation between Pakistan and these leading Chinese energy companies.

At the meeting with Vice President Yao of Power China, both sides explored possibility of establishing a state-of-the-art research and development center in Pakistan to facilitate the integration of advanced technologies and best practices into the country’s energy framework.

During the meeting with Ni Zhen, both sides expressed their views on the future trajectory of energy cooperation under second phase of CPEC.

Minister for Power extended a cordial invitation to both the leaders to undertake a visit to Pakistan.